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AU men’s basketball player Lonnie Rivera to transfer

By Vincent Salandro · Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Sophomore Delante Jones is also rumored to have transfer plans

AU wrestling looks ahead

By Shannon Scovel · Monday, March 20, 2017

The team left the NCAA championships with new goals, increased motivation

AU junior Jeric Kasunic wrestles Rocco Caywood of Army in the EIWA Tournament. Kasunic defeated Caywood 4-1 on his way to a fourth place conference finish and a ticket to the NCAA tournament. Kasunic’s season ended after two losses at the national tournament, but he will return next year for another shot at a national championship.

The 2016-2017 finale

By Shannon Scovel · Sunday, March 19, 2017

Teague Moore reflects on AU’s 2017 NCAA performance

AU sophomore Josh Terao holds down Johnson Mai of Columbia in the second round of the EIWA conference tournament. Terao’s second place finish at the EIWA tournament earned him a bid to the NCAA tournament where he won one match and lost two.

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AU ends NCAA wrestling tournament run despite two early wins

By Shannon Scovel | March 19

Three AU wrestlers compete at the 2017 NCAA wrestling tournament but none advance beyond the round of 16

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Where the team goes, the camera goes, and where the camera goes, the cameraman goes. Kneeling next to the wrestling mat at nearly every meet, AU senior Tommy Bennett gains a unique perspective of the team, one that comes from behind the lens.

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Straight from print: Diving in head first

By Haley Samsel | March 8

How Fiona Caulfield became one of the Patriot League’s premier divers

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Women’s basketball advances to Patriot League Semifinals with victory over Boston

By Vincent Salandro | March 7

Kinneston, Crisler and Carl lead Eagles past the fifth seeded Terriers

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Straight from print: Grinding towards greatness

By Shannon Scovel | March 6

AU senior wrestler seeks more pins before his collegiate career concludes

Basketball

Column: Sa’eed Nelson was robbed In Patriot League Rookie of the Year vote

By Austin Sternlicht | February 28

Austin Sternlicht makes the case for why Nelson deserved the award

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Women’s basketball clinches home court advantage in win over Loyola

By Haley Samsel | February 27

It wasn’t pretty, but it was exactly what the Eagles needed: some momentum going into the Patriot League tournament.

Basketball

Women’s basketball hold on for crucial victory over Navy

By Vincent Salandro | February 23

Two Reads: JE For the second time in the span of a week, the AU women’s basketball team saw a large fourth quarter lead evaporate.

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Eagles fade late, lose to Holy Cross 69-54

By Matt Holt | February 20

The AU men’s basketball team battled against the defending Patriot League champions the Holy Cross Crusaders but eventually came up short, losing 69-54. Bender Arena was mostly full for senior day, in which all of the team’s graduating players were honored before the game.

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Women’s basketball cruises to victory over Lafayette

By Vincent Salandro | February 16

The AU women’s basketball team halted its two-game losing streak with a strong, balanced performance Wednesday night at Bender Arena.

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AU wrestling notches fourth win of the season against ODU, 25-14

By Shannon Scovel | February 13

Sunday’s dual against Old Dominion University was the match AU needed to win but wasn’t supposed to win.

Basketball

Women’s basketball fades late in 68-57 loss

By Vincent Salandro | February 13

With six minutes left in the fourth quarter Saturday afternoon in Bender Arena, senior forward Lauren Crisler’s lay-up off a pick-and-roll pulled the AU women’s basketball team within two of the Army Black Knights.

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Binghampton takes down AU wrestling in EIWA home dual

By Shannon Scovel | February 7

Midway through 285-pound junior Brett Dempsey’s wrestling match against Binghamton sophomore Connor Calkins, Sunday’s team dual looked to be close.

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Men’s basketball loses fifth straight, falls to Lehigh 70-55

By Matt Holt | February 6

The AU Eagles lost their fifth straight game on Saturday to the Lehigh Mountain Hawks, 70-55, despite a strong first half showing.

Freshman forward Mark Gasperini drives to the basket against a New Hampshire defender in a non-conference game on Dec. 6.

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Men’s basketball loses to Colgate in final minute

By Theresa Maher | January 30

AU unable to maintain lead late on District Day

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What’s been wrong with the Eagles this season?

By Austin Sternlicht | January 27

What The Eagles must do to gain some positive momentum this season

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Men’s basketball falls to Navy 71-53

By Vincent Salandro | January 26

The height and rebounding ability of the Navy Midshipmen proved too much for AU to overcome at home on Wednesday night as they fell to their opponents 71-53.

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