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Sports Features

Women’s soccer fights hard in draw against Longwood

By Oliver Hinson · Friday, Sept. 1, 2023

Junior goalkeeper Julia Kato shut out the Lancers as she inches closer to fifth place on AU’s all-time shutout leaderboard

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Field hockey falls to Penn State in overtime

By Penelope Jennings · Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023

Eagles battled hard against #5 team

Eagles fall to Hoyas in Bender Blue Out

By Connor Sturniolo · Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023

Georgetown takes five sets to put AU away

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Volleyball rocks George Washington in season opener

By Connor Sturniolo | August 28

Eagles swept the Revolutionaries in 3 sets

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Field hockey hunts Bobcats for win in season opener

By Penelope Jennings | August 28

Three freshmen scored in the first game of the season, securing the victory

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DC locals combine sports and art ahead of the 2023 MLS All-Star Game

By Liah Argiropoulos | August 15

The Carnegie Library Apple Store hosted an art battle to kick off the All-Star week

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Mimi Watts represents AU at Phillips 66 National Championships

By Connor Sturniolo | August 3

Swimmer brings Eagle pride to Indianapolis

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AU Volleyball welcomes new head coach

By Delaney Hoke | June 28

Ahen Kim returns home to coach Eagles

Podcast

Play by Play Episode 5: Volleyball with Zeynep Uzen and Adelina Berisha

By Delaney Hoke and Penelope Jennings | June 16

Hosts Delaney Hoke and Penelope Jennings speak to volleyball players Zeynep Uzen and Adelina Berisha about their different experiences coming from Turkey and New Jersey and volleyball life on and off the court.

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Lacrosse hounded by Terriers

By Penelope Jennings | June 5

Season finishes on a 7-game losing streak

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Morgan’s Message and The Hidden Opponent advocate for student-athlete mental health at AU

By Penelope Jennings | May 3

AU athletes raise awareness and fight for mental health support

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From wrestling for fun to becoming a Division I athlete, Max Leete tackles his dreams

By Lauren Andreala | May 3

“The wrestling program has a rich history and has a great network of support, alumni and brand new coaching staff supporting me in the journey so far."

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Riley DeRubbo is one of the Eagles’ greatest assets on and off the court

By Marco Gacina and Silas Gaughran Bedell | May 3

The Eagles' do-it-all guard has improved every season of her career

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Meet American University’s undefeated tennis team

By Hannah Newlon-Trujillo | April 27

Looking for a club sport with a competitive edge? Then club tennis is the team for you.

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Threads of expression

By Laura Graytok | April 21

How AU men’s soccer player Jerry Zouantcha found art in sports

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The unstoppable Emily Johns

By Penelope Jennings | April 20

Women’s basketball junior stepped up in a rebuilding season

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Lacrosse loses fourth game in a row

By Penelope Jennings | April 18

AU finishes rough stretch against top four Patriot League teams

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Club swimming wins Team of the Year Award at National Championships

By Connor Sturniolo | April 18

AU finishes rough stretch against top four Patriot League teams

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AU community remembers legendary volleyball coach Barry Goldberg

By Delaney Hoke | April 17

Goldberg left a legacy of altruism on and off the court

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Lacrosse loses as Mountain Hawks swoop in

By Penelope Jennings | April 12

AU’s comeback not enough to topple Lehigh

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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