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Sideline scholars: Game on: 10 reasons to head to Bender

By Anna Tuman · Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008

While some of us spent the last three weeks catching up on all of the Bravo TV shows we have missed out on at school (my favorite is clearly "Project Runway"), others were busy practicing and perfecting their athletic skills. The men and women of the various AU sports teams spent their days out on the playing fields, working hard to bring home wins so that non-athletes had something to brag about to their friends at those Big Ten schools like Michigan, Ohio State and Indiana.

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Hardball in the House: Steroids and baseball

By Justin Hall · Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008

For the second time in four years, baseball played its biggest game. Not on the lush green grass of Fenway Park or Yankee Stadium, but in the cold, sterile chambers of the U.S. Capitol. With Commissioner Bud Selig and Major League Baseball Players Association leader Donald Fehr appearing before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, the national pastime was found defending itself from the harsh stigma of a steroid scandal in the nation's capital.

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Men's basketball goes road tripping

By Steven Haber · Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008

Last we saw of men's basketball, Brian Gilmore hit the clinching free throw in front of television cameras and an electric crowd at Bender Arena to seal a win over Jacksonville University. Since then, the Eagles have embarked on a school record seven-game road trip, including an historic win at College Park against the University of Maryland, AU's first against the Terrapins in 80 years.

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Small-field players turn out big passion

By Justin Hall | December 6

In the past four months, I have been fortunate to attend many different football matches here in London. From a European Champions League to Premier League games, I was able to see a variety of high-quality football. However, this past weekend, I attended a football match of a very different kind.

AERIAL ACROBATICS - Senior guard Liz Hayes attempts a shot in the thick of Monmouth University opponents.
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Bench used to bring in win for women's basketball team

By Steven Haber | December 6

Players came off the bench Tuesday night to defeat the Monmouth University Hawks 67-51 when several players on the women's basketball team did not feel well. Since junior guards Pam Stanfield and Talicia Jackson played under the weather, players such as Sahar Nusseibeh, Liz Leer and Ashley Yencho, who don't normally start, came off the bench and came up big for the Eagles.

BIG BLOCK - Junior Constantin Motnii uses his height to his advantage as he attempts to block his Howard University opponent from making a pass. The Eagles were able to give their fans a real treat: an opportunity to take part in AU history and experience
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Milestone win for men's basketball

By Shaun Flynn | December 6

The 82-year-old men's basketball team Tuesday night reached an impressive milestone when it notched its 1,000th win after defeating local rival Howard University, 66-54. The Eagles were slow off the opening tip, allowing Howard to go on a 7-to-1 run in the first two minutes of the game.

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Eagles pinned down by Hawks

By Steven Haber | December 3

The wrestling team Sunday night lost its home opening dual meet 27-15 to the Lehigh University Mountain Hawks in Bender Arena. The Eagles dropped the first three matches of the night. No. 14 ranked David Craig of Lehigh began the meet with a 15-0 technical fall in the 184-pound division, giving the Hawks an early 5-0 lead.

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This week in Eagle sports

December 3

MONDAY, DEC. 39 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL vs. Monmouth (7 p.m.) at HOME TUESDAY DEC. 49 MEN'S BASKETBALL vs. Howard University (7:30 p.m.) at HOME THURSDAY DEC. 69 Women's basketball vs. Morgan State (7 p.m.) at HOME FRIDAY, DEC. 79 MEN'S BASKETBALL vs. Jacksonville University (7:30 p.

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Volleyball season ends in first round of NCAA Tournament

By Tom Feeney | December 3

The volleyball team lost on Friday night to Duke University in the first round of the NCAA Women's Volleyball Tournament, bringing a long season of success to a close. Rubena Sukaj continued her outstanding play with her 11th double-double of the season, scoring 22 kills and digging a team-high 13 balls.

EAGLES SOAR - Senior Maggie Smith-Davidson fights two Western Michigan University players to make a shot. Strong gameplay by the Eagles allowed them to defeat the Broncos 65-61.
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Women's basketball gains home win

By Steven Haber | December 3

The women's basketball team defeated the Western Michigan Broncos 65-61 Saturday night in Bender Arena. On their first possession, the Eagles opened the scoring with a basket from senior Stephanie N'Garsanet. The team quickly went on to gain a 10-4 lead.

ONE-ON-ONE PLAY- Junior Bryce Simon's attempt at a basket is reflected by his close-playing UMBC opponent. Despite Simon's career high of 13 points throughout the game, the Eagles were unable to add another winning tally to their record books.
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Men's basketball ends two-game winning streak to UMBC, 83-68

By Shaun Flynn | December 3

The men's basketball team was back on their home court Saturday afternoon when they ended its two-game winning streak in a disappointing 83-68 loss to the University of Maryland Baltimore County. The UMBC Retrievers stepped onto the floor with precision and execution as they quickly went on a 7-0 run in the first two minutes of the game.

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Sports briefs

November 29

Hayes takes home weekly PL award Senior Liz Hayes of the women's basketball team received Monday the Patriot League Baden Player of the Week award. Hayes averaged 19.7 points and five assists per game last week. She led all scorers with 18 points in the Eagles' game against Wagner.

GRABBIN' FOR REBOUNDS - Junior Sahar Nusselbeh jumps in between her two opponents in an attempt to make the rebound as teammate Ohemaa Nyanin waits for the pass. AU evened out its record to 3-3 overall.
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Women's basketball record now 3-3

By Steven Haber | November 29

The women's basketball team played two strong games this past weekend at the University of Rhode Island Tournament, falling just short of a win against West Virginia Friday and defeating Brown University Saturday. The Eagles played strong against the No.

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Men's basketball takes game on the road, wins 2 out of 3

By Shaun Flynn | November 29

The men's basketball team improved its record to 4-3 on the season after winning two out of its three games over Thanksgiving break. After suffering a 62-54 loss Nov. 20 against Morgan State, the Eagles bounced back and defeated New Jersey Institute of Technology 73-50 Saturday and Mount St.

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London Thanksgiving: No football, no fun

By Justin Hall | November 29

Growing up in the United States, Thanksgiving has always been about two things: feasting and football. From the high school gridiron game in the morning to the family dinner at midday to the Packers-Lions annual match-up before dessert, there are certain traditions of the holiday that are pure Americana.

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Wrestling falls at Northeast Duals

November 29

Despite valiant effort, the men's wrestling team Saturday fell 0-3 at the Northeast Duals against No. 3 Oklahoma State, No. 9 Central Michigan and No. 25 Bloomsburg. AU was matched against the Oklahoma State Cowboys for the first round of duals. Freshman Matt Mariacher was matched with Coleman Scott, the nation's No.

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Women's basketball loses on Hoya turf

By Shaun Flynn | November 19

The women's basketball team fell short to their local rival Georgetown on Friday, losing 67-52. In the first half, like a game of tug-of-war, the Eagles and the Hoyas battled for possession of the game, but neither team could shake off the other. When the Eagles had the lead, Georgetown would quickly make a run and take that lead over.

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Tensions rise on tennis courts

By Anna Tuman | November 19

AU is a community-friendly school, helping surrounding schools as a good neighbor or good community member would do, according to Keith Gill, director of athletics and recreation. This quality is evident during sporting events when local families come down to support the university teams.

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Volleyball team named 2007 league champions

By Shaun Flynn | November 19

After two consecutive 3-0 wins over Navy and Colgate, the AU volleyball team was crowned the 2007 Patriot League champions, the seventh straight Patriot League championship win for the Eagles. It was a defensive battle against Navy on Friday. Both teams hit below their averages, but it was AU that held Navy to a .

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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