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Volleyball loses first PL match in 2 years

By Anna Tuman · Monday, Oct. 22, 2007

Volleyball had a roller coaster weekend, losing its first Patriot League game this season to Army 3-1 on Friday and winning against Holy Cross 3-0 on Saturday. Since the team entered the Patriot League in 2001, the Eagles defeated all of their league opponents except the Army Black Knights.

FANCY FOOTWORK - Junior forward Anthony Moy uses his dribbling skills to get around his opponents and pass the ball to a fellow Eagle. Moy later gained a penalty kick for the Eagles, which teammate Phil Purdy converted into a goal, giving AU a 1-0 lead in

Men's soccer continues winning streak in PL

Monday, Oct. 22, 2007

The AU men's soccer team remains undefeated in the Patriot League after its 2-0 home game win against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks on Saturday. Going into the game, the Eagles were ready to play hard for a win. "Lehigh was the regular season champs," head coach Todd West said.

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Sports brief

By Justin Hall · Monday, Oct. 22, 2007

The women's soccer team tied Navy 2-2 at home yesterday, remaining undefeated in Patriot League play with a 3-0-1 league record and a 9-5-1 record overall. Sophomore Kelsey Brasher scored both goals for AU, giving her 11 total for the season. Her first tally came at the 33rd minute to give the Eagles a 1-0 lead, an advantage they would take into the break.

HIGH BLOCK - Junior Rubena Sukaj holds her hands up high to block her Lehigh opponent's ball. The Eagle had five kills against Lafayette and an impressive 20 kills against Lehigh. AU faces Army next, the only PL team to beat the Eagles since they joined t
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Volleyball 'kills' the competition

By Rita Gallina | October 18

The volleyball team had an impressive weekend, defeating the Lafayette Leopards Friday and the Lehigh Mountain Hawks Saturday. Both matches resulted in 3-0 wins. It was strong offense that led the Eagles to a 3-0 win against the Leopards. With hitting averages of .

GOING FOR THE GOAL - Sophomore Dor Yasur attempts to score a goal. Between their last two games, AU had a total of 20 shots on goal.
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Despite loss to Hoyas, men's soccer has undefeated PL record

October 18

Despite its 2-1 loss to Georgetown Tuesday, the AU men's soccer team continues to stand strong after recording a 1-0 shutout against Navy on Saturday. Goalkeeper Chris Sedlak carried the team to its away-game victory over the Navy Midshipmen with his 13th career shutout.

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If the Rockies can do it, so can you

By Anna Tuman | October 18

With October upon us, we have hit the midterm slump full of exams and papers. Knowing that we must power through these next few weeks, there are few things keeping us sane. We could all use a pick-me-up, something to shake the mid-October blues and get our blood flowing so that we may focus on the task ahead.

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U.S. pastime in the British Isles: how to see your team

By Justin Hall | October 11

It's that wonderful time of the year when the leaves are falling, the air becomes crisper and baseball enters its postseason in search of a new World Series champion. Across the United States, millions of people are glued to the television, cheering on their team as it marches toward glory.

SAILING UP WIND - Adam Dexter trims the jib, Ben Burdett trims the main sail and Aaron Zankel drives the boat to third place. The sailing team worked together in five J105 races and finished with 20 total points.
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Sailing team takes third at Storm Trysail Intercollegiate Regatta

By Anna Tuman | October 11

The sailing team navigated its way to third place overall in a group of nine J105s this weekend in the Storm Trysail Club Intercollegiate Regatta (STCIR) hosted by the Larchmont Yacht Club. The J105 is a type of racing boat; in this regatta, all of the same types of boats compete against each other, a racing method commonly referred to as "one-design.

PLAYING FROM HIGH HEIGHTS- Cameron Petty watches as fellow Eagle Cooper Bryant does anything it takes to get his opponent away from the ball, even if it means jumping over him to prevent a goal.
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Men's soccer falls short to Penn, 2-1

October 11

Despite scoring the first goal of the game, the men's soccer team lost to Penn Tuesday, 2-1. The Eagles traveled to the home of the Quakers coming straight from a scoreless tie with their last opponent, Lafayette. Midfielder Cameron Petty scored the game's opening goal.

BLOCK - Goalie Chris Sedlak shows off his soccer maneuvers as he palms the ball. Sedlak has registered more than 180 saves thus far in his AU career. As a senior and one of five goalies on the men's soccer team, Sedlak acts as a leader for the Eagles. You
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Soccer goalie Sedlak: life on and off the field

By Rita Gallina | October 11

From age 4, goalkeeper Chris Sedlak has taken part in what he calls the "rich tradition" of soccer and hopes to continue the tradition after graduation in May. For seniors, graduating is a bittersweet moment, but Sedlak knows he is leaving his team in good hands.

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Women's soccer wins first PL game of the season, 1-0

By Justin Hall | October 8

The women's soccer team opened Patriot League play with a victory on Saturday, defeating the Colgate Raiders 1-0 at Reeves Field. The win snaps a three-game losing streak for the Eagles and improves their overall record to 7-5. Both teams came out of the gates flying, with each squad taking plenty of shots on goal without anything to show for their efforts on the scoreboard until almost a half hour into the game.

FIGHT FOR THE BALL - (Top) Freshman Daniel Shannon balances on one foot as he approaches the ball and three opponents. (Bottom) Running down the field, junior Philip Purdy remains steady as he heads toward a goal. In a game against the Lafayette Leopards,
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Men's soccer scoreless against Lafayette

October 8

The men's soccer team battled into double overtime against the Lafayette Leopards in an aggressive and intense home game Saturday resulting in zeros on both sides of the scoreboard. This 0-0 tie adds to the Eagles' undefeated record in the Patriot League. Despite several attempts to score throughout regular play, both teams were unable to penetrate the defensive line.

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Field hockey defeats Bucknell Bison, 3-0

By Anna Tuman | October 8

The field hockey team won 3-0 against the Bucknell University Bison, bringing AU's overall record to 10-3-0 and its Patriot League record to 2-0. The Eagles dominated the game from the start and applied pressure to their opponents on both sides of the field.

HIGH JUMP - Senior Tara Stradling leaps off the ground to set a ball for sophomore Claire Recht. The weekend proved to be successful for AU, as they brought their record to 13-6 and 5-0 in the Patriot League.
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Volleyball still unbeaten at home

By Rita Gallina | October 8

The women's volleyball team triumphed again this past weekend, defeating the Colgate University Raiders and the Bucknell Bison. Bringing their record to 13-6, the Eagles remain unbeaten on the home floor. Extending its winning streak to nine, the team is now 5-0 in the Patriot League.

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It's anyone's game in the NLCS

By Jared Dashoff | October 4

As the baseball post-season begins, fingers are crossed in Boston, Philadelphia, Anaheim, New York, Colorado and Arizona. In Chicago and Cleveland, however, the anti-jinx procedures are slightly more intense. Fans of the Cubs and Indians are breaking out their lucky rabbit's feet, shiny pennies and other essential good luck charms.

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English 'soccer': Played best by British

By Justin Hall | October 4

While football, or as Americans stubbornly call it, soccer, may be a global game, one needs to experience it in its birthplace of England to truly appreciate it. After seeing an English football match, one will truly realize why in England people refer to it as "the beautiful game.

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Life outside of the net for field hockey's Poorman

By Rita Gallina | October 4

Although she calls herself a normal college student, field hockey goalie Alyssa Poorman is anything but ordinary on and off the field. For the sophomore from Doylestown, Pa., field hockey is certainly not just another sport. Practicing alongside her teammates every morning and training most afternoons, Poorman admits that the schedule is rigorous, but attributes her successes to the sport.

PUSH AND SHOVE - Defender Cameron Petty fights off a Columbia Lion to gain possession of the ball. Petty and the rest of the Eagles battled it out against the Lions the entire game. Despite several attempts on goal, the Eagles were unable to make contact
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Men's soccer loses to Columbia, 1-0

By Shaun Flynn | October 4

The men's soccer team could not capitalize on its many shots on goal during its 1-0 loss to the Columbia Lions. The defeat brings the Eagles' record to 5-6-1 for the season. With constant chatter and crisp, quick ball movement, the Eagles took control of the field and dominated the first half.

BATTLE FOR THE BALL- The Eagles work together to hold off the Syracuse University Orangewomen. Although the Eagles outshot their opponent 19-7, in the end, they were unable to gain the win. AU field hockey is currently 9-3 and looks to improve the record
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Field hockey suffers bittersweet weekend at home

By Shaun Flynn | October 1

AU had a busy weekend of field hockey as the Eagles battled Patriot League rival Colgate Saturday and Big East powerhouse Syracuse University yesterday. The Eagles dominated Colgate, winning 2-1, but lost to the Orangewomen in an intense 3-1 match up. Against Colgate, the Eagles struggled from the onset.

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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