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Wrestling breaks streak with loss against Pitt-Johnstown

By Dave Stone | January 29

The American University wrestling team had two matches over the weekend, going one-for-two with a win over Sacred Heart in Fairfield, Conn., on Friday and a loss at home against Pittsburg-Johnstown on Sunday. The Eagles began the weekend with a big win over Sacred Heart, tallying a team score of 28-19.

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Women's basketball rallies for second straight win

By Justin Hall | January 25

The AU women's basketball team rallied from a large first-half deficit for the second game in a row, erasing an eight-point Navy lead before cruising to a 62-48 victory. The win was the second league win in a row for the Eagles, improving their PL record to 4-2 and their overall mark to 9-12.

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Tom Brady is a loser, the Knicks aren't terrible and the Phillies think they have a chance: It's an

By Patrick Ambrosio | January 25

Before we get down to business, I'd like to congratulate Ryan Spilhaus for answering last week's trivia question. He submitted his response within hours of the paper's release, which is actually kind of sad because not only does he read The Eagle, but he had the time to send in a response.

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AU senior soccer standout gets drafted by MLS

By Erin Keaveney | January 25

Former AU soccer captain Sal Caccavale was drafted into Major League Soccer last Thursday when he was selected by Red Bull New York. His selection marks the fifth time in the past six years that an Eagle was chosen to play soccer at the professional level.

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Playing (and watching) by the rules: A new fan's perspective

By Anna Tuman | January 25

Albert Einstein was once quoted: "You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. ... No, we must not; you will learn about relativity faster that I learn about baseball." I know Einstein said many bright things, but this is by far his most brilliant.

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Women's hoops come back for win over HC

By Justin Hall | January 22

The AU women's basketball team overcame a double-digit deficit in the second half yesterday to beat PL-rival Holy Cross 59-55 in the annual "Phil Bender" game. The victory was the first for the Eagles against the Crusaders since the 2004 PL semifinals. The two teams would start off the game matching basket for basket in opening minutes of play.

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Eagles split doubleheader as students 'Phil Bender'

By Patrick Ambrosio | January 22

Arvydas Eitutavicius led the Eagles with 24 points, including 16 in the second half, to help the Eagles force overtime, but Holy Cross hit eight of nine free throws in the extra period to escape Bender Arena with a 69-64 victory on Saturday. The Crusaders quickly grabbed a four-point lead in overtime, however the Eagles fought back to tie the game at 62 with a little over a minute remaining.

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Eagle sports briefs

January 22

Swimming reschedules meet against Howard Due to a scheduling conflict, American University swimming and diving's home meet versus Howard University set for Friday has been postponed. No makeup date has been set as the Eagles will return to action at the GMU Quad Meet in Fairfax, Va.

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Indoor track runs at Maryland Invite

By Erin Keaveney | January 22

Continuing their season-long success, the American University indoor track teams competed at the University of Maryland Invitational on Saturday, winning two events and placing in the top 10 in several others. The Eagles had a strong showing in the men's mile, taking four top-10 finishes.

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Eagle Sports Briefs

January 18

Track competes at Navy Invite The American University men's track team competed in the Navy Invitational this past Saturday, earning seven top-five finishes. The Eagles ran away with the top spot in two races, as junior Steven Hallinan took first in the 1,000 meter and senior Awit Yohannes reigned victorious in the 3,000.

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Women's basketball falls to Army, drop to 2-2 in league

By Justin Hall | January 18

The AU women's basketball team was unable to overcome an 18-point halftime deficit, losing to Army 60-47 in Annapolis, Md., on Tuesday night. The loss dropped the Eagles to 2-2 in the Patriot League and 7-12 on the season. The Eagles started strong, going on a quick 7-0 run to take an early 7-2 advantage.

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Men's basketball looks to gain PL credibility against Holy Cross

By Patrick Ambrosio | January 18

The AU men's basketball team started off the season with dreams of a conference championship, but fell into a month-long slump over winter break. The Eagles lost six of eight games, including their first two Patriot League matchups. However, they have a chance to establish themselves as a contender on Saturday when they will host the PL-leading Holy Cross Crusaders.

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Balboa, Boise St. and Bledsoe: Winter Break Sports Recap

By Patrick Ambrosio | January 18

Classes may have started up again, but Jack Bauer has returned from a Chinese prison with a taste for blood, VH1 is continuing to put on innovative reality trash ("The White Rapper Show" is a work of genius) and its only 28 days until pitchers and catchers report, so it's not all bad.

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Wrestling takes down George Mason, 24-17

By Erin Keaveney | January 18

Despite registering a loss against No. 17 University of Tennessee at Chattanaooga on Friday, the American University wrestling team was able to salvage their weekend by defeating George Mason on Sunday afternoon. Led by their nationally-ranked trio, the Eagles were able to edge George Mason with wins by No.

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Eagles win 3rd in a row, 60-49 over Longwood

By Patrick Ambrosio | December 7

Andre Ingram and Brayden Billbe scored 13 points each and the Eagles survived a late run to defeat Longwood 60-49 on Monday night at Bender Arena. The Eagles (6-2) started out the game on a 15-2 run over the first seven minutes that gave them a comfortable lead.

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Eagles drop Furman in year's biggest win

By Justin Hall | December 7

The AU women's basketball defeated Furman University 78-57 on Tuesday night, their largest margin of victory of the season. The win improves the Eagles to 2-3 at Bender Arena and 3-6 overall. Right out of the gate, the Eagles looked like the stronger team on the court.

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Remaining '06-07 AU Winter Sports Schedules

December 7

Men's Basketball 12/09/06 at Yale @ 2 p.m. 12/23/06 at Maryland @ 1 p.m. 12/28/06 at Virginia @ 7:30 p.m. 12/30/06 at Longwood @ 3 p.m. 01/02/07 vs. St. Francis (PA) @ 7:30 p.m. 01/06/07 at Lehigh @ 7:30 p.m. 01/09/07 at Bucknell @ 7 p.m. 01/13/07 vs.

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