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‘We want to have a student and an athlete’: How women’s basketball recruits a cohesive unit

By Oliver Hinson · Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023

Taking a look at one of AU’s most successful programs

Men’s basketball’s new coach is ready to establish a winning culture

By Noah Peretz · Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023

A look into Duane Simpkins’ outlook on basketball and life

Ahen Kim reflects on his entrance into head coaching for volleyball

By Connor Sturniolo · Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023

“Coaching is about being a lifegiver, seeing people grow”

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Wrestling dominates Wildcats

By Penelope Jennings | December 7

Eagles find the start of something new in winning streak

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Men’s basketball’s undefeated home streak ends

By Connor Sturniolo | December 6

Eagles fall to Red Flash after first half dominance

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Eagles drop heartbreaker to Colgate in championships

By Connor Sturniolo | December 4

Volleyball gives up no easy points in sweep loss

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Women’s basketball seniors Lee and LeMaster have high hopes for their second seasons at AU

By Phillip Kulubya | December 1

The seniors are striving to give the Eagles their fourth Patriot League Title

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Eagles get revenge on Black Knights, punching ticket to finals

By Connor Sturniolo | November 30

Volleyball defeats Army in straight sets at Colgate

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Men’s basketball extends undefeated home record and breaks 3-point record with win over Hood

By Kyra Benzing-Plourde | November 29

The Eagles used fourteen players from their roster to come back after being down at halftime

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Men’s basketball trends upwards with second home victory against NJIT

By Phillip Kulubya | November 28

The Eagles shared the ball for good 3-point looks, and saw a 28-point performance from Matt Rogers in their double-digit home win

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Julia Kato’s evolution as a leader

By Richa Sharma | November 27

The women’s soccer goalkeeper has grown into a reliable leader since starting as a freshman

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Volleyball trounces Bucknell in final regular season game

By Connor Sturniolo | November 17

Eagles secure #3 seed in playoffs on Senior Day

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Field hockey season ends in hard-fought battle at Duke

By Penelope Jennings | November 17

Patriot League champs fall short in NCAA tournament

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Volleyball sweeps Loyola Maryland in quarterfinal

By Connor Sturniolo | November 17

Eagles punch their ticket to match up with Army in semifinals

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Rising from the mat: Jack Maida’s journey

By Conor Gillingham | November 16

Maida’s unique wrestling serves as an inspiration

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Men’s soccer postseason ends after loss to Lafayette in Patriot League quarterfinals

By Sophia Rocha | November 16

Eagles’ playoff run comes up short in penalty shootout

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Molly Lavin stars for both school and country

By Harrison Lesnik | November 15

After a summer with the British National Team, the sophomore forward looks to build on a strong first year

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Women’s basketball gets off to a hot start against Longwood

By Conor Gillingham | November 14

Derubbo goes perfect from beyond the arc

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The resurgence of men’s rugby at AU

By Avi Paulson | November 14

How the obscure club gained a following

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Noah Jones continues family legacy with American debut

By Phillip Kulubya | November 13

Eagle follows footsteps of older brother on the court

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