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AU men’s basketball remains in fourth place after overtime loss to Colgate

By Mohamad Hashash · Monday, Feb. 18, 2019

Four Eagles honored before the game on Senior Day

AU men's basketball rallies in the second half to carry team over Army

By Mohamad Hashash · Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019

Nelson and Boonyasith come up big for Eagles in their come-from-behind win

New men’s soccer coach is 'ready' for the challenge at AU

By Justin Wise · Monday, Feb. 11, 2019

Zach Samol, former professional athlete and Georgetown assistant, was hired over winter break

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Column: Jacob Boonyasith and the Eagles’ complicated relationship with threes

By Spencer Nusbaum | February 7

AU men's basketball is trying its best to avoid living and dying by the three

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AU men’s basketball breezes past Holy Cross to keep Eagles’ win streak alive

By Mohamad Hashash | February 6

Boonyasith drops 17 points to help AU defeat the Crusaders

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From NAIA to the Big Time: Guard Larry Motuzis finds his niche at AU

By Jon Kolodny | February 4

How a growth spurt and hard work led the Lithuanian guard to Division I basketball

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Column: Meek, Nick, and Russell: How Sa’eed Nelson plays like a superstar

By Spencer Nusbaum | January 31

A deeper look at who Nelson models himself after

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Absence of star players is hurting AU women’s basketball this season, but only slightly

By Justin Wise | January 29

Eagles are having issues on the defensive end, but are improving on offensive numbers

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AU men’s basketball defeats conference-best Bucknell at home

By Mohamad Hashash | January 28

Eagles now rank fourth in the Patriot League

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AU men’s basketball falls to Lafayette in overtime thriller

By Mohamad Hashash | January 22

Nelson and Beckton Jr. combine for 36 points in loss to the Leopards

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What you missed in AU sports over winter break

By Kimberly Cataudella | January 17

New men’s head soccer coach, free tickets for government employees and more

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On the outside looking in

By Hayley Levine | December 16

How volleyball setter Kennedy Etheridge has navigated AU’s political environment

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Column: Men’s basketball didn’t fail, but they didn’t pass either

By Spencer Nusbaum | December 12

The Eagles have the potential to be a big name in the Patriot League later this season

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Coming full circle

By Mohamad Hashash | December 11

Men’s basketball’s Yilret Yiljep returns to the court after a four-season medical leave

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Strong first half boosts AU men’s basketball to victory against St. Francis

By Justin Wise | December 7

Explosive 33-point performance from Sam Iorio helped Eagles earn double-digit win

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Sa’eed Nelson has been "a monster" this season, and his performance against Wagner proves it

By Justin Wise | December 4

There’s a reason the junior played all 40 minutes without rest, said head coach Mike Brennan

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Men’s head soccer coach Todd West parts ways with AU athletics

By Kimberly Cataudella and Justin Wise | December 3

West did not have his contract renewed after 19 seasons as head coach

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Trailblazing trans athlete Harrison Browne shares his journey

By Hayley Levine | December 3

Browne spoke about experiences as North America’s first openly transgender professional athlete

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AU women’s basketball dominates UMBC at home

By Kimberly Cataudella | December 2

The team won coming off of a three-loss road trip in Colorado and Hawaii

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AU men’s basketball falls to Wagner after a late surge by Seahawks

By Mohamad Hashash | December 2

Wagner took the lead in the game’s final three minutes

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