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Sa’eed Nelson: Making American basketball great again

By Austin Sternlicht · Monday, Dec. 12, 2016

Though just 5’11”, freshman point guard Sa’eed Nelson is making a huge impact on AU’s men’s basketball team this season. During Saturday afternoon’s 77-62 win against Youngstown State, Nelson led the team in scoring with 22 points on 9-17 shooting.

AU defeats Youngstown State 77-62 at Bender Arena on Saturday

By Shannon Scovel · Monday, Dec. 12, 2016

When the intensity increases and the pressure mounts, AU puts the basketball in the hands of a freshman.

Sophomore guard James Washington shoots a free throw during a home game against Boston University on Jan. 13, 2016.

Free throw shooting problematic for Eagles going forward

By Austin Sternlicht · Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016

Eagle basketball analyst Austin Sternlicht takes a look at one of the team’s glaring issues so far this season

Sophomore guard Delante Jones goes up for a layup against Lehigh in home game last season on Jan. 9, 2016.

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AU men’s basketball defeats Western Illinois in first home win

By Shannon Scovel | November 30

After a game of back-and-forth basketball, missed free throws and low scoring percentages, AU’s 57-50 win against Western Illinois on Tuesday night proved to be a game of firsts.

Freshman outside hitter Shannon Webb goes up for a kill against Navy in the Patriot League Tournament semifinal Nov. 19.

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Eagles claim 14th Patriot League title

By Vincent Salandro | November 21

Kazala, Largey and Etheridge named to All-tournament team as AU defeats Colgate

First team Patriot League selection Kennedy Etheridge plays in a game in 2017.

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Patriot League women’s volleyball preview

By Vincent Salandro | November 16

After claiming the Patriot League regular season title, the AU women’s volleyball team will host the Patriot League volleyball tournament semifinals and finals for the third straight season beginning Saturday, Nov.

Freshman guard Delante Jones takes on Stony Brook last year. Photo courtesy of AU Athletics.

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AU freshmen players shine in opener at Maryland

By Austin Sternlicht | November 14

In his first three seasons as head coach, Mike Brennan had never started a freshman on opening night. On Friday’s 62-56 loss at 25 th ranked Maryland, he started two.

AU team captain Esteban Gomez-Rivera wrestles against Columbia's Angelo Amenta at a home match last season on Jan. 31, 2016.

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Josh Terao leads Eagles to wrestling victories

By Shannon Scovel | November 14

The redshirt sophomore helped AU notch two home wins against Campbell, Clarion

Senior defender Chris Fanet, pictured Sept. 9 against Gonzaga, scored the AU's lone goal in the team's loss in the Patriot League Championship to Colgate.

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Men’s soccer falls to Colgate in Patriot League championship

By Vincent Salandro | November 14

Senior Chris Fanet notches lone goal for the Eagles

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Men’s soccer advances to Patriot League final with double overtime win over Bucknell

By Gabe Bichinho | November 12

Senior Jake Garcia scores two late goals to give the Eagles at least one more game this season

Patriot League Offensive Player of the Year Panos Nakhid and the AU men's soccer team hosts the Patriot League Tournament in search of its fifth title

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Patriot League men’s soccer preview

By Vincent Salandro | November 11

With its 3-1 victory over Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on Saturday, the AU men’s soccer team clinched the regular season Patriot League championship and the right to host the semifinals and finals of the Patriot League Tournament.

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Field hockey advances to second round of NCAA Tournament

By Vincent Salandro | November 10

Late goal from Natalie Konerth gives Eagles 2-1 victory over Kent State, will face Duke

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Straight from print: Red, White and New: David Terao returns to AU as a volunteer coach

By Shannon Scovel | November 10

This article originally appeared in The Eagle's print edition on Oct. 21. David Terao is back in the wrestling room.

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Rubas leads women's field hockey to 10th Patriot League title

By Shannon Scovel and Vincent Salandro | November 6

AU defeats Boston University 1-0 to advance to NCAA tournament for first time since 2013

The AU field hockey team starts Patriot League Tournament play against Holy Cross Nov. 4 at 4:00pm on the campus of Boston University

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What’s in store for field hockey’s Patriot League tournament

By Vincent Salandro | November 3

Second seeded Eagles head to Boston in search of a league title

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Eagles fall short in regular season finale against BU

By Vincent Salandro | October 30

Junior forward Haley Bowcutt records only goal for No. 20 AU in 2-1 loss

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Straight from print: Getting athletes’ heads in the game

By Vincent Salandro | October 26

AU mental performance coach Brian Levenson works to assist athletes and educate the public about his field

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Brennan praises player development in annual Chalk Talk

By Austin Sternlicht | October 24

The AU Men’s basketball team held their annual open practice featuring an interview with head coach Mike Brennan and open questions from the audience

Senior midfield Natalie Marsh tracks a James Madison attacker on September 4. Marsh and the Eagles limited Colgate to four shots in their 6-1 win October 22

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Eagles cruise to 6-1 victory over Colgate

By Vincent Salandro | October 23

Senior forward Natalie Konerth’s hat trick carries No. 19 AU to fourth straight win

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AU club tennis team to play in national tournament for the first time

By Vincent Salandro | October 21

The team will compete in the 48-team tournament in South Carolina October 28-30

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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