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Women's basketball loses close contest

By Ben Lasky · Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009

The AU women's basketball team lost a close game to East Carolina University, 70-65, on Sunday.

Forward Stephen Lumpkins led AU in scoring with 23 points in the losing effort. The Eagles have lost four straight games. AU rallied in the second half but were unable to make up the lost ground.

Men’s basketball comes up short

By Tom Schad · Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009

Freshman Mike Bersch drained a late three-pointer capping a 15-6 AU run, Bender Arena erupted and the improbable 22-point comeback suddenly became probable. Unfortunately, a late string of free-throws from Florida Atlantic University held-off the strong AU surge as the men’s basketball team lost 81-69.

Major League Baseball hotstove starts to heat up

By Sam Lindauer · Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009

Now that the 2009 MLB season is history, baseball fans will have to turn to rumors, free agent signings and trades to give them their baseball fix until next spring. Here are the three biggest stories to watch out for this offseason.

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Refs drop the ball in France

By Tom Schad | November 22

Thierry Henry did not own up to the honor system during France’s FIFA qualifier like he most likely did on the pickup field as a child.

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Volleyball loses Patriot League championship

By Elliot Jeffords | November 22

The AU volleyball team fell to Army in straight sets in the playoff game.

DRIVING THE LANE â€” Sophomore guard Simon McCormack powers through the paint during AUâ€™s 51-50 loss to Albany. Itâ€™s The Eaglesâ€™ second straight loss of the year, dropping them to 0-2 on the season. Despite having a 33-27 halftime lead, AU was unable to hold on for the victory.

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Eagles fall to Albany

By Elliot Jeffords | November 18

AU men's basketball team lost their second straight game 51-50 to Albany University Monday night in Bender Arena.

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Princeton schools AU

By Kate Greubel | November 18

The AU women’s basketball team could not escape Jadwin Gym, home of the Princeton University Tigers, without wounds in their 77-45 loss to the home team on Monday night.

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Washington Caps continue winning ways

By Andrew Tomlinson | November 18

It is one thing to hold sole position of first place in the NHL’s Eastern Conference. It is another to have earned it by beating one of the conference’s hottest teams with some of your best players out of the lineup.

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Weis’ days numbered at ND

By Tyler Tomea | November 18

When Notre Dame University graduate Charlie Weis was hired as its football coach, it seemed like a perfect fit, but his unsuccessful attempts at bringing the Fighting Irish back to national prominence may cost him his job.

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Men’s soccer falls 1-0 in PL championship

By Andrew Tomlinson | November 15

After a strong 9-6-3 season, the AU men’s soccer team lost to the Bucknell University Bison 1-0 in the Patriot League Championship game.

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Field hockey loses in first round of NCAA’s

By Andrew Tomlinson | November 15

AU field hockey's season ended in defeat Saturday, falling to top seeded University of Maryland 6-1 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

LESS THAN STELLARâ€” Freshman Daniel Munoz takes the ball up the court in a game this year. AU blew an 11-point halftime lead and went on to lose 65-61. This yearâ€™s squad is much differnet than the one that won two straight PL Championships. AU lost its three star players to graduation.

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Men drop first game

By Tyler Tomea | November 15

The AU men’s basketball team let an 11 point halftime lead slip away as they lost to St. Francis University in Pennsylvania, while the women used a strong second half to defeat Howard in the regular season openers for both teams.

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Rookies make big impact in the NBA

By Elliot Jeffords | November 15

Once a rookie is drafted, he must participate in preseason workouts and is generally expected to fade into obscurity on the bench during the regular season.

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Volleyball fails to claim PL regular season

By Katy Pitkin | November 15

Though AU volleyball had the opportunity to claim home court advantage for the Patriot League Championship by winning both of their games over the weekend, Army still claimed the regular season title.

OH SO SWEET â€” Emily Stovicek and Rachel Carney celebrate their 2-1 win over Loch Haven University. The victory gives AU its set straight bid to the NCAA Tournament round of 16. They will face the University of Maryland on Saturday in College Park. AU fell to UMD 3-0 during the regular season.

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Field Hockey gets second straight NCAA bid

By Jimmy Hascup | November 11

The AU Field Hockey team will be playing in the NCAA Tournament for the sixth time in seven years, after defeating Lock Haven University Tuesday afternoon at Jacobs Field. AU beat LSU for the second consecutive time and scored 2-1 in the play-in game.

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Women dominate Va. Wesleyan in opener

By Tom Schad | November 11

The AU women’s basketball team kicked off the 2009-2010 season in convincing fashion over the weekend, dismantling Virginia Wesleyan College 98-34 in an exhibition game at Bender Arena.

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Men even exhibition record

By Ben Lasky | November 11

The AU Men’s basketball team pulled their exhibition record to 1-1 with a win over Catholic University Cardinals 70-64 on Sunday. The Eagles had a 12-point advantage going into halftime and never gave up the lead. Catholic closed the deficit to four early in the second half.

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Tale of left tackle will please all football fans

By Elliot Jeffords | November 11

John Lee Hancock’s new film, “The Blind Side,” tells the inspiring true story of Michael Oher, the Baltimore Ravens’ rookie starting left tackle. For those who do not know of Oher (played by Quinton Aaron), he grew up in Memphis, Tenn., where the Touhy family took him into their home.

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W. basketball signs 3 recruits

By Andrew Tomlinson | November 11

Head Coach Matt Corkery announced that AU has signed three recruits to the 2010-11 roster Wednesday.

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AU wrestling victorious in Clarion Open

By Andrew Tomlinson | November 11

AU wrestling was victorious at the Clarion Open over the weekend, with three of their athletes placing in the top two for their weight class.

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