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Volleyball comes up short

By Sam Lindauer | September 13

Things were looking good for AU early in the match as they were able to take the first set of the evening. It was not easy though, as the first game went back and forth showing that Yale was a formidable opponent.

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Men's soccer brief

By Andrew Tomlinson | September 13

The men's soccer team struggled this weekend, losing to Princeton University 3-0 and Monmouth University by the same score.

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Women's soccer brief

By Andrew Tomlinson | September 13

AU women’s soccer continued to roll through non-conference play on Sunday with a 1-0 win over Radford University.

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AU wins D.C. College Cup

By Tom Schad | September 9

Daniel Shannon led the AU men's soccer team to a 2-1 win over No. 19 George Mason University Sept. 5. The win, coupled with the Eagles' 2-0 win over George Washington on Wednesday, gave them their 5th D.C. College Cup Championship in the events nine-year history.

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Two soccer players capture weekly awards

By Andrew Tomlinson | September 9

Two AU soccer players were honored for different awards last week; Cooper Bryant was the BRINE Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week and Daniel Shannon was the AU Student-Athlete of the Week. Both players played important roles in AU's wins over George Washington University and George Mason University in the D.C. College Cup. Bryant recorded one shot on goal in both games but had several key defensive stops, while Shannon had three shots as well as three goals.

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AU mens and womens soccer break into top polls

By Andrew Tomlinson | September 9

While the women have had some surprise success this year, there has been more vindication for the men. Men's soccer had a strong season last year, finishing 9-7-3, but was unable to advance past Holy Cross in the Patriot League semifinals. This year, the team has shown it can compete with the best teams, beating No. 19 George Mason in the D.C. Cup. After the victory, Soccer America voted the Eagles as the 23rd best team in the country.

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NFL leaves past behind

By Tom Schad | September 9

This offseason has been clouded by crime, indecision and a 26-year-old named Jay Cutler who cried like a child to be traded. We've seen Donte Stallworth suspended for a DUI Vehicular Manslaughter incident, Plaxico Burress cut from the Giants after shooting himself in the leg and Michael Vick finally get back on the field with a different kind of bird on his helmet. There have been coaching changes, trades and the draft, but it seems like it was all overshadowed by the increasing discord in the NFL. I won't name names, Michael Crabtree, but certain players are focusing less on helping their team win and more on getting $38 million right out of college.

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Capitals camp in full swing

By Andrew Tomlinson | September 9

Ballston, Va. has been invaded; the small Virginia neighborhood is housing over 70 NHL players from Russia, Sweden, Finland and Canada for Washington Capitals training camp. Camp started Sept. 6 for the rookies, with the veterans joining them Sept. 13. This year's camp is particularly important for the Caps, as they have several new faces and many positions to fill. The team is looking to improve on their Southeast Division Championship season that landed them in the second round of the playoffs.

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AU volleyball notches first win at Portland

By Sam Lindauer | September 9

After starting the season 0-5, the AU Lady Eagles volleyball team was able to notch their first victory of the season at Portland on Saturday. A strong presence in the center helped AU beat University of Portland 3-2 in a hard fought game where momentum shifted throughout the match.

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This year's US Open a must-watch

By Mike Lock | September 2

The only surprise about this year's US Open is the lack of storylines. Despite Marat Safin's early curtain call, all of this year's contenders have passed the first round making for another exciting week of tennis in New York City this summer.

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Favre's legacy threatened

By Sam Lindauer | September 2

In case you haven't heard, Brett Favre is getting ready to start the regular season as a member of the Minnesota Vikings. Thanks to the good people at ESPN, this off-season has been the most Favre-filled since, well, last year. It is a shame that with the regular season just two weeks away, Favre has captured the headlines again.

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Florida early NCAA favorite

By Tyler Tomea | September 2

Thursday marks the kickoff of many football fans favorite part of the year: the beginning of the college football season. Kickoff day is highlighted by a clash between No. 16 Oregon and No. 14 Boise State on blue turf. The season begins this Saturday, with over 60 games scheduled to fill the football fan's appetite.

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Three chosen for PL players of the week

By Andrew Tomlinson | September 2

Field hockey team members Christine Fingerhuth, Anne van Erp and Alyssa Poorman were named Patriot League players of the week on Monday. Each player earned the award for their respective position.

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AU strong in 2-1 OT win

By Andrew Tomlinson | August 30

With the clock ticking away in overtime, AU defender Mikalia Weaver took a redirect in the penalty box and tapped it past the Bryant University keeper for a 2-1 victory.

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Volleyball drops to 0-3 on the season

By Sam Lindauer | August 30

AU volleyball played George Washington University and Georgetown University in a weekend tournament, losing both contests 3-1. The Lady Eagles played a better game against George Washington than against Georgetown. Despite losing three of four sets to GW, the Eagles were never behind by double digits. ...

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MLB's worst may struggle to improve

By Sam Lindauer | August 30

Most baseball fans won't be enjoying September because their teams are already out of contention. Fans in Kansas City, Pittsburgh and D.C. are marking off the days until football season, as their annual disappointment has settled. Fans of the chronically disastrous franchises should take solace in ...

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Defense key in FH's victory over Richmond

By Andrew Tomlinson | August 30

AU field hockey won their second game of the season 2-1 over their yearly rival Richmond University. Defense was key for the Lady Eagles as they limited Richmond to only six shots, of which only two made to goalie Alyssa Poorman. On top of their tight defense, AU was able to generate the most offense ...

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