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From NAIA to the Big Time: Guard Larry Motuzis finds his niche at AU

By Jon Kolodny · Monday, Feb. 4, 2019

How a growth spurt and hard work led the Lithuanian guard to Division I basketball

Column: Meek, Nick, and Russell: How Sa’eed Nelson plays like a superstar

By Spencer Nusbaum · Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019

A deeper look at who Nelson models himself after

Absence of star players is hurting AU women’s basketball this season, but only slightly

By Justin Wise · Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019

Eagles are having issues on the defensive end, but are improving on offensive numbers

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AU men’s basketball defeats conference-best Bucknell at home

By Mohamad Hashash | January 28

Eagles now rank fourth in the Patriot League

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AU men’s basketball falls to Lafayette in overtime thriller

By Mohamad Hashash | January 22

Nelson and Beckton Jr. combine for 36 points in loss to the Leopards

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What you missed in AU sports over winter break

By Kimberly Cataudella | January 17

New men’s head soccer coach, free tickets for government employees and more

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Column: Men’s basketball didn’t fail, but they didn’t pass either

By Spencer Nusbaum | December 12

The Eagles have the potential to be a big name in the Patriot League later this season

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Coming full circle

By Mohamad Hashash | December 11

Men’s basketball’s Yilret Yiljep returns to the court after a four-season medical leave

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Strong first half boosts AU men’s basketball to victory against St. Francis

By Justin Wise | December 7

Explosive 33-point performance from Sam Iorio helped Eagles earn double-digit win

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Sa’eed Nelson has been "a monster" this season, and his performance against Wagner proves it

By Justin Wise | December 4

There’s a reason the junior played all 40 minutes without rest, said head coach Mike Brennan

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Trailblazing trans athlete Harrison Browne shares his journey

By Hayley Levine | December 3

Browne spoke about experiences as North America’s first openly transgender professional athlete

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AU women’s basketball dominates UMBC at home

By Kimberly Cataudella | December 2

The team won coming off of a three-loss road trip in Colorado and Hawaii

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AU men’s basketball falls to Wagner after a late surge by Seahawks

By Mohamad Hashash | December 2

Wagner took the lead in the game’s final three minutes

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Stacy Beckton Jr.’s new normal

By Justin Wise | November 18

The sophomore’s game is already significantly better than last season

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AU men’s basketball rolls past New Hampshire in home opener

By Mohamad Hashash | November 18

Eagles led 43-25 at the half and never looked back

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Column: Cats in the cradle

By Spencer Nusbaum | November 17

Defensive-minded Eagles dominate unprepared Wildcats on route to 68-44 win

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Women’s basketball defeats George Mason with decisive offensive performance

By Kimberly Cataudella | November 16

Marenyi and Sanders recorded career-high points

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Meet the new faces of AU’s men’s basketball

By Mohamad Hashash | September 21

Brennan sees potential for improvement this season with the “hard-working” recruitment class

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AU athletics department to host 'Unity in Our Community' event at men’s basketball game this winter

By Mohamad Hashash | August 28

Event aims to bring “people and communities together” following divisive incidents on campus

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Defining ‘family’: Women’s basketball travels to players’ hometowns

By Kimberly Cataudella | April 17

In her nearly four years at AU, women’s basketball senior guard Emily Kinneston has only had one Thanksgiving dinner at home.

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.

Solutions by The State News