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Yilret Yiljep provides key spark in final season

By Alec Branch · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020

Veteran forward continues to shine off the bench in win over Lehigh

AU men’s basketball pulls away from Lehigh in the 2nd half

By Jon Kolodny · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020

Eagles prepare for Lafayette

Everybody loves Rayman, except AU men’s basketball

By Jon Kolodny · Monday, Jan. 27, 2020

Despite hot start from Gasperini, AU falters against Rayman and Colgate

Sports

Nelson’s late FT’s lift AU over Loyola in thriller

By Jon Kolodny | January 24

Eagles now have an opportunity to move into tie for first place

Basketball

AU dominates late to beat Loyola Maryland

By Spencer Nusbaum | January 24

Eagles overcome early struggles with key buckets from unlikely scoring options

Basketball

Another strong showing from the men’s basketball bench

By Alec Branch | January 22

AU bench combines for 20 in victory over Holy Cross

Sports

Column: Men’s basketball will steal your heart, but break it at the free throw line

By Lee Clarke | January 22

Eagles lead Patriot League in turnover margin, but struggle from the stripe

Sports

Men’s basketball leads Holy Cross start to finish

By Jon Kolodny | January 20

Eagles take care of business, look forward to Loyola

Sports

AU hosts “Rally in the Alley” tailgate

By Spencer Nusbaum | January 20

Students and alumni come out to support community before men’s basketball game

Basketball

Connor Nelson’s buzzer-beater knocks off Bucknell

By Jon Kolodny | January 17

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

Soccer

Women’s soccer announces new head coach

By Spencer Nusbaum | January 15

Marsha Harper to become first African American head coach at AU since 2004

Sports

AU freshman delivers in win over UMBC

By Evan Antonisse | December 13

Ben Lubarsky’s 11 minutes stand out against the Retrievers

Sports

Sa’eed Nelson instrumental in men’s basketball win

By Justin Wise | December 9

The senior point guard sets his career high in single-game steals

Volleyball

A tale of two teams: volleying on two sides of the world

By Dilpreet Raju | December 8

How volleyball's seven international athletes make AU the strongest team in the Patriot League

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Sports

AU reacts to the Nationals’ once-in-a-lifetime win

By Spencer Nusbaum | December 7

The Nationals’ World Series win brings a sports-loving wave to Washington, D.C.

Basketball

Men’s basketball dominates UMBC from start to finish

By Jon Kolodny | December 6

Eagles put together most complete game this season

Basketball

Men’s basketball uses second half surge to defeat Howard

By Jon Kolodny | December 3

The Eagles have a tough road ahead

Sports

Women’s basketball mounts comeback to beat High Point

By Spencer Nusbaum | November 24

Eagles overcome poor shooting night with strong performance from Jade Edwards

Basketball

Eagles dominate in home opener over Villanova

By Spencer Nusbaum | November 18

Career highs from Edwards and Fisher carry the Eagles to win

Sports

Nelson’s buzzer-beater knocks off GW

By Jon Kolodny | November 14

The two-point win gives men’s basketball confidence moving forward

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