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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.

Men's soccer falls short to Penn, 2-1

Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007

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

Soccer goalie Sedlak: life on and off the field

By Rita Gallina · Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007

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 · Monday, Oct. 8, 2007

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.

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Women's soccer now 6-5 after loss

By Rita Gallina | October 1

Bringing its record to 6-5, the women's soccer team was defeated Friday by the Long Island University Blackbirds. Losing the game 1-0 on home turf, the team outshot its opponent 20-9 but remained scoreless when it was unable to connect with the net - the second straight game in which this has happened to the Eagles.

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Volleyball still undefeated in PL

October 1

The volleyball team moved its record to 3-0 in the Patriot League when they won 3-2 against Navy Friday night. The Eagles traveled to Annapolis, Md., with determination and intensity, ready to maintain their unblemished league record. Despite struggling at points, AU finished the match, winning three out of the five games.

FANS IN THE STANDS - Showing their dedication to and pride in AU athletics, Eagle fans get decked out in blue to cheer on men's soccer. Phil Reeves, an event where AU fans can come out and show their school spirit, took place Saturday.
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Men's soccer defeats Army

By Anna Tuman | October 1

The stands were buzzing on both sides of the field as the men's soccer team took on Army Saturday for the Patriot League opener. The Eagles conquered their opponent's noteworthy defense for a 2-1 win. For much of the early half of the game, both teams were locked in back-and-forth play.

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English pubs: A closer look at how Brits watch their sports

By Justin Hall | September 27

Contrary to what many Americans may think, British pubs and American bars are very different. To the average American, it seems as though pubs and bars have the same function - places people go to drink and then stumble home. However, pubs in London are much more than just a place to go for Friday night's happy hour.

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Men's soccer loses 1-0 after unsuccessful attempts on goal

September 27

Despite multiple scoring attempts, the men's soccer team was unable to capture a win during the 1-0 game against William and Mary Tuesday. The Eagles came straight from a tough loss on Saturday to Virginia Commonwealth University. The intensity and quality of the team's performance didn't waiver as the Eagles outshot the Tribe with 11 total attempts compared to the nine taken by the players of William and Mary.

DEEP IN THOUGHT - Midfielder Margeau Faticone reflects on the game while supporting her team from the sideline. The Eagles put up a tough fight in the match against the George Washington University Colonials in Tuesday's game. The team lost 1-0 in double
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Women's soccer loses in double overtime

By Shaun Flynn | September 27

The women's soccer team lost to local rival George Washington University 1-0 in a gut wrenching, double overtime game. The Eagles dominated the game, but it was the Colonials' heroics in the fourth minute of the second overtime that left the Eagles with its second defeat in a row.

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Cross country finishes 5th at Iona Meet of Champions

September 24

The men's cross country team traveled to the Bronx, N.Y., Saturday to compete in Iona College's Meet of Champions against 16 other colleges and universities. Among the participating schools were Brown, Navy and Harvard. With three runners finishing in the top 20, AU placed a strong fifth overall behind Iona, Brown, Penn State and Navy.

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Women's soccer loses to JMU

By Rita Gallina | September 24

The Lady Eagles traveled to Harrisonburg, Va., Friday night to face the James Madison University Dukes but did not bring home a win, losing 3-0. The game, played with 248 people in attendance at the JMU soccer complex, brought AU's record to 6-3. With just over 27 minutes into the game, JMU scored a goal.

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Men's soccer loses to Rams despite outshooting opponents

September 24

The AU men's soccer team lost its home game against Virginia Commonwealth University 5-0 on Saturday following their 0-0 tie in double overtime with James Madison, on Wednesday. Six minutes into the game, the Virginia Commonwealth Rams started the scoring early with an assisted goal that landed in the back of the net to place the Rams over the Eagles on the scoreboard 1-0.

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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