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Tuesday, April 22, 2025

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Club swimming wins Team of the Year Award at National Championships

By Connor Sturniolo · Tuesday, April 18, 2023

AU finishes rough stretch against top four Patriot League teams

AU community remembers legendary volleyball coach Barry Goldberg

By Delaney Hoke · Monday, April 17, 2023

Goldberg left a legacy of altruism on and off the court

Lacrosse loses as Mountain Hawks swoop in

By Penelope Jennings · Wednesday, April 12, 2023

AU’s comeback not enough to topple Lehigh

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Horses and community: Meet American University’s equestrian team

By Hannah Newlon-Trujillo | April 10

‘As long as you are comfortable around horses, we would love to have you.’

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American falls to Army in battle at Jacobs

By Penelope Jennings | April 7

Maddy Spratt and Alyssa Apuzzo scored hat tricks in loss

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Duane Simpkins announced as men’s basketball head coach

By Delaney Hoke | April 7

Simpkins shared vision for program at press conference

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With men’s basketball in the spotlight this season, fans and community express hope for increased attention to women’s basketball

By Delaney Hoke | March 29

Women’s basketball remains in the shadows with lower attendance and less buzz

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Lacrosse comes back against Lafayette to win Patriot League opener

By Penelope Jennings | March 21

Eagles outscored Leopards 8-2 in second half

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Wrestler Jack Maida advances to NCAA Championships

By Penelope Jennings | March 10

Sophomore finished fifth in his weight class at EIWA Championships

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Women’s basketball season ends in loss to Holy Cross

By Penelope Jennings | March 10

Lauren Stack shined in a tough game

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Mike Brennan to depart as men’s basketball head coach

By Penelope Jennings | March 9

In each of Brennan’s last three seasons with the team, American finished under .500

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Powerhouse Zeynep Uzen set to return to AU for a fifth season

By Morgan Brodgen | March 8

How the outside hitter made a lasting mark on American University volleyball

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Lacrosse falls to Mercer in a close game

By Penelope Jennings | March 8

Annabelle Jackson and Maddy Spratt led with four goals each

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Eagles fall short in a double overtime heartbreaker

By Delaney Hoke | March 8

AU’s Patriot League Tournament run ends at Lafayette

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AU alumni start men’s basketball podcast

By Delaney Hoke | March 7

Thirty years later, Adam Kaplan and Ross Mallor find joy following the Eagles

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American survives Navy to advance in the Patriot League tournament

By Penelope Jennings | March 6

Kayla Henning led with a career-high 19 points

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American upsets No. 2 Navy in Patriot League quarterfinal

By Delaney Hoke | March 3

Eagles beat Midshipmen to move on to Patriot League semi-final

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Lacrosse beats GW to win their third game in a row

By Penelope Jennings | March 3

Hannah Spease led the Eagles with four goals

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American beats Bucknell in Patriot League tournament quarterfinals

By Delaney Hoke | March 2

The American University men’s basketball team (16-14) narrowly defeated the Bucknell Bison (12-20) in the first round of the Patriot League tournament at Bender Arena 64-59.

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Women’s basketball beats Loyola Maryland

By Noah Peretz | March 1

Eagles controlled the pace for a decisive win

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