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Strong guard play and gritty defense carry men's basketball win over Army

By Jon Kolodny · Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020

Eagles prepare for new-look Loyola

Column: Women’s basketball is struggling right now, but their future looks bright

By Lee Clarke · Friday, Feb. 7, 2020

The young team had problems finding their rhythm this season

Women’s basketball suffers setback in a tough loss to Lafayette

By Spencer Nusbaum · Monday, Feb. 3, 2020

Eagles offense stalls against the size of Leopards

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Column: Men’s basketball has its sights on No. 1 but needs some range

By Lee Clarke | February 3

Stuck at the No. 2 spot, AU needs to emphasize the three to take that next step

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AU dominates late to beat Loyola Maryland

By Spencer Nusbaum | January 24

Eagles overcome early struggles with key buckets from unlikely scoring options

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Another strong showing from the men’s basketball bench

By Alec Branch | January 22

AU bench combines for 20 in victory over Holy Cross

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Connor Nelson’s buzzer-beater knocks off Bucknell

By Jon Kolodny | January 17

Men’s basketball looks to build upon the 1-point win

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Men’s basketball dominates UMBC from start to finish

By Jon Kolodny | December 6

Eagles put together most complete game this season

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Men’s basketball uses second half surge to defeat Howard

By Jon Kolodny | December 3

The Eagles have a tough road ahead

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Eagles dominate in home opener over Villanova

By Spencer Nusbaum | November 18

Career highs from Edwards and Fisher carry the Eagles to win

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In home opener, AU men’s basketball starts hot, falters late

By Jon Kolodny | November 11

The Eagles remain winless through two games

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From North Jersey to Northwest D.C.

By Jon Kolodny | November 4

How hard work and being vocal define men's basketball player Jamir Harris

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Column: Former Eagles accept assistant coaching positions

By Spencer Nusbaum | August 12

Lewis and Carl make coaching debuts with Scranton and Lehigh

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Column: Women’s Basketball head coach Megan Gebbia extended through 2025

By Spencer Nusbaum | June 23

Gebbia’s coaching success earned her sixth-year extension

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Alcohol at AU games? A conversation is brewing

By Kimberly Cataudella and Clare Mulroy | April 29

Passage of referendum opens possibility of university selling alcohol to students

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Despite a record-breaking season, women’s basketball fan attendance trails men’s team

By Kimberly Cataudella and Sasha Jones | March 5

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Susan Rice to guest coach women’s basketball Saturday

By Vincent Salandro | January 31

Ambassador Rice will join AU coaching staff on sidelines against Army West Point

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Sa’eed Nelson returns for highly-anticipated sophomore season

By Bradley Darin | December 13

Sophomore point guard Sa’eed Nelson had a lot of responsibility as a first-year player last season for the men’s basketball team.

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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 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.

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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