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Women’s Basketball headed to Iowa City for the NCAA tournament

By Shannon Scovel · Monday, March 16, 2015

The Eagles claim a No. 14 seed and prepare to play Iowa University in the first round of the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship.

The Eagles hold up a "We're Dancing" sign after beating Lehigh University in the Patriot League Championship.

Womens’ Basketball wins first Patriot League Championship in school history

By Shannon Scovel · Saturday, March 14, 2015

The Eagles advance to the NCAA tournament for the first time after defeating Lehigh 65-50.

AU men’s and women’s basketball teams set out to make history at Patriot League Championship games

By Shannon Scovel · Wednesday, March 11, 2015

For the first time since the 2003-04 season, the AU men’s and women’s basketball teams will play in the championship game of the Patriot League Tournament in the same year.

Darius "Pee-Wee" Gardner during game vs Bucknell Feb. 28

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Men’s Basketball late rally falls short, lose 65-63 in PL final

By Jennifer Reyes | March 11

The Eagles fall short of history, lose 65-63 to the Lafayette Leopards in the Patriot League Tournament final.

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Women’s Basketball advances to Patriot League Championship game

By Vincent Salandro | March 9

AU has the chance to qualify for first ever NCAA Tournament after 60-53 win over the Navy Mids

Jesse Reed during Feb. 28 game vs. Bucknell

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Men’s Basketball advance to Patriot League Championship final

By Jennifer Reyes | March 8

The Eagles upset No. 2 seed Colgate, 73-62, to earn second straight PL Championship final appearance.

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Women’s Basketball use huge second half to cruise into the Patriot League Semifinals

By Vincent Salandro | March 6

A balanced team effort leads AU to dismantle the Lafayette University Leopards 79-56 in the Patriot League Quarterfinals

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Women’s Patriot League Tournament Preview

By Vincent Salandro | March 6

AU enters the Patriot League Tournament with the top seed tonight, face Lafayette Leopards.

Game shot of junior guard Jesse Reed from Feb. 28 game vs Bucknell

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Men’s Basketball upsets Lehigh in quarterfinals, win 68-62

By Jennifer Reyes | March 6

Jesse Reed scores 24 points, Marko Vasic records first career double-double in Eagles road win vs. the Mountain Hawks

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Women’s Basketball earn PL award trifecta

By Jennifer Reyes | March 4

Jen Dumiak named Patriot League Player of the Year, Shaquilla Curtis Defense Player of the Year, and head coach Megan Gebbia Coach of the Year

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Women’s Basketball finish the season strong, defeat Bucknell 65-55

By Jennifer Reyes | March 1

The Eagles finish the regular season and head into the PL Tournament on an eight game win streak. Celebrate seniors Jen Dumiak, Shaquilla Curtis, Arron Zimmerman.

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Men’s Basketball loses final game of regular season in heartbreaker

By Austin Sternlicht | February 28

Eagles fail in the final seconds, falling to Bucknell 71-69

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Three observations from Men's Basketball season-saving win

By Austin Sternlicht | February 27

The "Return" of Elcano, overaggressive sailors, and a tale of two Marko's

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Men’s Basketball dominates from start to finish, beats Navy 68-49

By Matt Holt | February 26

Career nights from John Schoof and Marko Vasic and a smaller starting lineup leads to a near perfect game for AU

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Women’s Basketball clinch regular season Patriot League title

By Vincent Salandro | February 26

Jen Dumiak and strong defense carry the Eagles in hard fought 41-29 victory against the Navy Mids.

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Men’s Basketball fall to sixth place in Patriot League

By Jennifer Reyes | February 26

The Eagles continue to spiral as they lose fourth game in last five, Feb. 22

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Charlie Jones: Walking on to AU and into the spotlight

By Matt Holt | February 25

Men's Basketball's sophomore forward Charlie Jones builds off last year’s tournament run to develop into a strong asset for the Eagles.

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Late game heroics propel Women’s Basketball to 45-42

By Will Burns | February 23

With the win over Army, the Eagles are in sole possession of first place in the Patriot League

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Men’s Basketball start slow, lose to BU 61-53

By Matt Holt | February 19

The Eagles shot 24 percent in the first half, drops to fifth in the Patriot League.

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Women’s Basketball maintain lead in Patriot League with comfortable victory

By Vincent Salandro | February 19

Led by another strong performance from senior Jen Dumiak, AU led wire-to-wire in a 58-50 victory over the Boston University Terriers.

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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