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AU junior guard Jalen Rhea goes up for a contested layup against Lehigh at Bender Arena on Jan. 9

Men’s basketball comes back from 14-point deficit to beat Navy 72-65

By Jennifer Reyes · Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016

The Eagles, led by Jesse Reed and Delante Jones, keep .500 season hopes

AU freshman Delonte Jones goes up for a layup against Lehigh at Bender Arena on Jan. 9

Takeaways from AU’s big win at Holy Cross

By Austin Sternlicht · Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016

The AU men’s basketball team picked up its second straight win against Holy Cross Sunday afternoon, defeating the Crusaders 71-70.

AU senior forward Lauren Crisler drives to the basket in a game against Lafayette Jan. 20

AU women’s basketball suffer 59-50 defeat against Holy Cross

By Leo Versel · Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016

Despite Lauren Crisler’s second consecutive double-double, the Eagles suffered a loss to the Crusaders Saturday afternoon

AU Freshman Jake Scanlan battles in the heavyweight match against Navy on Jan. 16

Sports

Wrestling loses 18-16 to Ohio in final home match

By Vincent Salandro | February 20

Despite victories for all four seniors, AU proved unable to defeat the Bobcats

Sports

Upperclassmen bail out Eagles from potential disastrous loss

By Austin Sternlicht | February 19

Basketball analyst Austin Sternlicht explains how AU pushed past Lafayette behind the strong play of Charlie Jones

Photos Courtesy of Larry French/Princeton Athletics (left) and AU Athletics (right);

Sports

Making a head coach

By Jennifer Reyes | February 14

AU Men’s basketball head coach’s road to success was paved with hard work

AU freshman heavyweight Jake Scanlan wrestles against Navy sophomore Nick Mabry in a dual meet on Jan. 16

Sports

Wrestling loses tight 24-16 contest to Bucknell

By Vincent Salandro | February 14

Senior Mitchell Wightman earns major decision, but Bucknell seals the win with a major decision in the heavyweight division

Sports

Decades of Davin

By Jess Kowal | February 12

Celebrating 20 years of success with AU’s head swimming and diving coach

Sports

Women’s basketball storms past Terriers 79-33 on Play4Kay night

By Shannon Scovel | February 11

Senior Ari Booth scores a career-high 22 points to lead AU to its sixth conference win during the Bender Pink-Out.

Sports

Women’s basketball falls to Lehigh 61-52

By Leo Versel | February 7

In a close contest, Lehigh pushes past the Eagles with sharp shooting from beyond the arc

Freshman guard Delante Jones takes on Stony Brook last year. Photo courtesy of AU Athletics.

Sports

Men’s basketball upsets Bucknell, extends win streak to five

By Jennifer Reyes | February 4

After starting the Patriot League 0-6, the Eagles have improved to 5-6

Sports

Breaking down AU’s Turnaround

By Austin Sternlicht | February 3

Basketball analyst Austin Sternlicht explains the factors behind AU’s four-game hot streak

News

Eagles record first home win, top Holy Cross 58-45

By Matt Holt | February 2

Sixteen points from Jesse Reed and stingy defense help the Eagles win their fourth straight game.

Basketball

Women’s basketball falters again, loses early lead against Lafayette

By Gabe Bichinho | January 21

Women's basketball still looking for first conference home win of season

Sports

Wrestling drops last five individual matches, loses 21-16 to Drexel

By Jennifer Reyes | January 17

No. 8 David Terao records fall, senior Tyler Scotton secures a double overtime win

Sports

AU wrestling drops 21-17 to Navy

By Shannon Scovel | January 17

Senior captains John Boyle and David Terao earn major decisions, but two pins in the 184 and 197-pound weight classes cost AU the win.

Emily Kinneston goes up for a layup in Saturday's 52-42 loss to Army

Sports

Women’s Basketball drops another close game in conference play

By Vincent Salandro | January 16

Offensive struggles, late drought plague Eagles in 52-42 loss to Army

Sports

AU swimming struggles to keep up with Georgetown in final home meet

By Haley Samsel | January 16

A combination of nostalgia and frustration filled Reeves Aquatic Center Friday night as the AU swim team honored six departing seniors in the season’s final home meet but ultimately struggled to make a strong showing against visiting Georgetown.

Sports

Takeaways from AU’s loss against Boston

By Austin Sternlicht | January 14

“Just more of the same.” With just five words, head basketball coach Mike Brennan accurately described AU’s 61-50 loss against Boston University last night in Bender Arena.

Andrija Matic goes for a layup in the second half of the game against Boston.

Sports

Men’s Basketball 14th loss of the season highlights continued offensive struggles

By Jennifer Reyes | January 14

The Eagles continue to flounder in the second half, losing 61-50 to BU

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.

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