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AU lacking school spirit? An analytic look at Eagle basketball attendance trends

By Elizabeth Marlow · Friday, May 3, 2024

Men’s and women’s basketball attendance records higher than many Patriot League counterparts, but amongst lowest per student population

Lorenzo Donadio is ready to start his next chapter in Italy

By Phillip Kulubya · Friday, May 3, 2024

Donadio to play professional basketball and earn master’s degree in his home country

AU volleyball graduates pass torch

By Connor Sturniolo · Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Zeynep Uzen and Carlie Fikse reflect on their legacy

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The biggest supporters of women’s sports teams? Male practice players

By Richa Sharma | April 30

Male practice players push women’s sports

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Senior Matt Rogers continues his AU basketball career with fifth year of eligibility

By Phillip Kulubya | April 30

Rogers to return for the 2024-2025 season as he pursues Master’s degree

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Men’s club volleyball goes undefeated in tournament win

By Connor Sturniolo | April 26

Eagles’ A Team fails to drop a set to 6 other teams

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Where do AU’s athletes come from?

By Penelope Jennings | April 25

AU is the only DI school in the District without a DC-native athlete

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American University welcomes new athletic director in press conference

By Connor Sturniolo | April 24

JM Caparro brings ACC experience to Patriot League

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Eagles on ice: building a club at the rink

By Gabrielle McNamee | April 24

Club Hockey creates a family for everyone

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Freshman Lorelei Bangit blazes through AU record book

By Elizabeth Marlow | April 22

Eagles expand track and field sprinting program with freshmen runner

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American’s odd relationship to its alleged pastime

By Avi Paulson | April 19

A history and resurgence of baseball at AU

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Eagles stampede over Bison on senior day

By Elizabeth Marlow | April 19

AU lacrosse improves their Patriot League record in last home game of the season

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AU men’s club soccer slips, slides and grinds their way to win over UMD

By Ben Cunningham | April 18

Eagles battle tough field conditions in 1-0 victory

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Women’s basketball star Emily Johns headed to Wake Forest

By Penelope Jennings | April 18

The senior forward will use her final year of eligibility in Winston-Salem

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AU men’s basketball head coach Duane Simpkins hopes to build on his first season

By Noah Peretz | April 12

Simpkins is optimistic about the future of the program despite AU’s loss in the Patriot League tournament

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Peak Performance: Refining sports training with technology

By Richa Sharma | April 10

AU athletes wear activity trackers to maximize performance and minimize risk

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Closing the book on track’s record-writing 2023-2024 season

By Elizabeth Marlow | April 4

Recapping the men’s and women’s indoor track teams' outstanding performance in the Patriot League Championships

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Senior midfielder Ethan Boyle reflects on time at AU

By Ben Cunningham | April 1

Men’s soccer star follows passion

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Raiders extend Eagles’ losing streak

By Ben Cunningham | March 27

AU falls to 0-3 in Patriot League play

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Men’s basketball concludes tournament run

By Gabrielle McNamee | March 22

A loss to Bucknell at home ends American’s season

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