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Women’s lacrosse loses to Central Michigan 12-10

By Fatima Albannai · Monday, Feb. 26, 2018

Eagles lose second game of the season

Women’s lacrosse loses season opener 13-6

By Fatima Albannai · Monday, Feb. 19, 2018

Emma Vinall leads with hat trick against Richmond

Redshirt senior heavyweight Brett Dempsey locks up in his final match at Bender Arena.

Wrestling closes out regular season with victory

By Vincent Salandro · Monday, Feb. 19, 2018

Seniors Eckhart, Kasunic and Dempsey victories on senior night for Eagles

Sports

Women’s basketball makes history with 16th consecutive win

By Kimberly Cataudella | February 19

Carl becomes 17th player in program history to record 500 rebounds

Sports

Women’s basketball wins 13th consecutive game over Loyola Maryland

By Kimberly Cataudella | February 12

Harris and Kinneston help Eagles extend second-longest winning streak in program history

Redshirt junior Josh Terao (red) earns a 2-point takedown early in his match against Drexel's Austin DeSanto.

Sports

AU wrestling drops tightly-contested dual meet to Drexel

By Vincent Salandro | February 12

Dempsey, Sprague earn dominant individual victories for Eagles

Sports

Megan Gebbia inducted into Frederick County Sports Hall of Fame

By Fatima Albannai | February 7

The women’s basketball coach has led the team to top of Patriot League standings

Redshirt junior Josh Terao locks up his opponent in a 133-pound bout on Jan. 19.

Sports

Wrestling secures 32-11 victory over Bucknell

By Vincent Salandro | February 5

Freshmen Gage Curry and Eric Hong earned comprehensive victories to lead the AU wrestling team to victory against Bucknell Sunday in Bender Arena.

Sports

Women's basketball overcomes 12-point deficit; defeats Army West Point in overtime

By Kimberly Cataudella | February 5

A heart-racing game in Bender Arena on Saturday tested the women’s basketball team’s championship merit.

Basketball

Susan Rice to guest coach women’s basketball Saturday

By Vincent Salandro | January 31

Ambassador Rice will join AU coaching staff on sidelines against Army West Point

Sports

Women’s basketball defeats Colgate 67-44

By Kimberly Cataudella | January 29

The women’s basketball team finished Jan. undefeated with a 67-44 win against Colgate University on Saturday in Bender Arena. The Eagles (17-4, 10-0 PL) gradually built a 20-point lead on their opponents.

Redshirt senior heavyweight Brett Dempsey (red) locks up with Navy's Austin Faunce during the Eagles' 25-9 loss to the Mids. Dempsey was one of three AU wrestlers to earn individual victories.

Sports

Wrestling falls to Navy in home opener

By Vincent Salandro | January 21

Eagles lose final six individual bouts

Sports

Women’s basketball continues Patriot League and home court undefeated streak

By Kimberly Cataudella | January 20

The AU women’s basketball team beat Boston University 66-50 on Wednesday night in Bender Arena with AU President Sylvia Burwell as their guest coach on the sidelines.

Sports

Embracing college (flag) football culture

By Kimberly Cataudella | December 17

Saturdays at AU aren’t special affairs. The library is only slightly less packed than weekdays, campus coffee shops are buzzing with study groups and the quad is lined with foldable tables.

Sports

Mental edge

By Vincent Salandro | December 15

One year after coming to AU, mental performance coach Brian Levenson continues to build relationships with student-athletes, contributing to their success as athletes and individuals.

Basketball

Sa’eed Nelson returns for highly-anticipated sophomore season

By Bradley Darin | December 13

Sophomore point guard Sa’eed Nelson had a lot of responsibility as a first-year player last season for the men’s basketball team.

Senior guard Emily Kinneston, photographed in a Patriot League game against Boston University on March 6.

Sports

Women’s basketball wins their second home game of the season

By Kimberly Cataudella | December 6

The women’s basketball team won 78-72 in an overtime face-off against Youngstown State Saturday in Bender Arena.

Sports

Women’s volleyball claims 15th Patriot League championship

By Vincent Salandro | November 20

When the AU volleyball team faced off against Navy a month ago at Bender Arena, the marathon match was contested in five sets over two hours.

Patriot League Player of the Year Aleskandra Kazala and the AU women's volleyball look to earn their 5th consecutive trip to the NCAA Tournament.

Sports

Preview: Volleyball hosts Patriot League Tournament this weekend

By Vincent Salandro | November 16

The AU women’s volleyball team will hope to ride the momentum from their 16-game winning streak to a 15th Patriot League title this weekend.

Sports

Women’s basketball secures win at season home opener

By Kimberly Cataudella | November 15

Carl leads Eagles in points, rebounds in victory over La Salle

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