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Breen shines for swimming and diving at Navy Invitational

By Samantha Raphelson · Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012

Leah Breen notched two wins at the event, while Ming Ong captured a win for the AU men’s team.

AU men's basketball outlasts Lafayette for road victory

By Jack Kernochan · Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012

The Eagles pulled out a 69-61 victory over Lafayette after a 23-point game by forward Charles Hinkle.

ESPN’s Weinstein set to visit AU

By Josh Paunil · Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012

ESPN anchor Bram Weinstein (SOC '95) will visit AU Feb. 2.

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Pope, Tyburski standouts for Eagles at Maryland Invitational

By Tyler Tomea | January 28

John Pope finished first in the 3,000 meter run for the men's track and field. Ali Tyburski finished second in the women's mile.

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Eagles can’t overcome conference-leading Bison

By Josh Paunil | January 28

Bucknell defeats the men's basketball team 67-61 Jan. 25.

Charles Hinkle contributed eight points and seven rebounds in AUâ€™s 67-55 victory over Army Jan. 21 at Bender Arena. With the win, the Eagles remained in second in the Patriot League at 4-1.

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AU men's basketball improves to 9-0 at home

By Michael Gardner | January 24

The Eagles defeated the Army Black Knights on Phil Bender Day to maintain their unbeaten record at home.

Leah Breen took home the title in the 50-yard freestyle event to become one of AUâ€™s top swimmers at a quad-meet against Army, Old Dominion and George Mason Jan. 21.

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Ballance shines at swim quad-meet

By Eric Saltzman | January 24

Bobby Ballance added a silver lining to an 0-6 team showing with two wins.

In the nightâ€™s lone match between ranked opponents, No. 13 Darrius Little edged No. 12 Matt Mariacher 5-4. Mariacher and the Eagles will hit the mat Feb. 3 at Binghamton.

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No. 9 AU wrestling drops second straight dual meet

By Tyler Tomea | January 24

The Eagles lost two matches in a row to Hofstra and North Carolina State.

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At 33, Kobe Bryant is still among the NBA's best

By Micheal McElveen | January 24

There is no other star in the NBA that demonstrates the killer instinct that Bryant does.

Lisa Strack nailed two free throws with less than a second remaining to give AU a crucial 40-39 victory at Army. The preseason conference favorites will next take on Bucknell at Bender Arena Jan. 25.

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Strack leads Eagles basketball with heroics

By Samantha Raphelson | January 24

Last minute free throws by Lisa Strack lead Eagles to victory against Army, 5-0 Patriot League record.

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Eagles start strong, hold on late in victory at Navy

By Josh Paunil | January 20

Men's basketball defeats Navy 67-60 Jan. 18.

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No. 16 Georgetown pulls away from AU in second half

By Michael Gardner | December 18

Georgetown University defeated the Eagles 81-55 at the Verizon Center Dec. 17.

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St. Francis overcomes 14-point halftime deficit to defeat AU

By Samantha Raphelson | December 18

St. Francis University defeats AU 66-61 Dec. 11.

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Eagles remain perfect on the road with triumph over Troy

By Eric Saltzman | December 18

Women's basketball defeats Troy University 55-45 Dec. 11.

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No. 16 Georgetown pulls away from AU in second half

By Michael Gardner | December 18

The Hoyas rode a strong second half to a 81-55 victory over the Eagles.

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Women's basketball falls to Maryland

By Samantha Raphelson | December 8

University of Maryland beat the Eagles 76-42 Dec. 1 in Bender Arena.

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AU’s win streak reaches eight following narrow victory over Hampton

By Josh Paunil | December 8

AU defeated Hamption 74-72 Dec. 7.

Charles Hinkle has help fill the gap in the basketball team after the departures of Vlad Moldoveanu and Stephen Lumpkins, the teamâ€™s top two scorers from a year ago.

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Hinkle stepping into spotlight for men’s basketball

By Josh Paunil | December 6

AU men's basketball team's scorer Charles Hinkle is on fire this season.

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No. 7 AU wrestling suffers setback

By Jack Kernochan | December 6

AU wrestling fell to nationally ranked university of Maryland this weekend.

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Swimming and diving records weekend victories in meet at Howard

By Eric Saltzman | December 6

AU women's swimming and diving team came out victorious against Howard University Dec. 3.

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.

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