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AU Field Hockey falls to No. 20 Princeton 2-1

By Shannon Scovel · Monday, Sept. 22, 2014

With less than two minutes to play against the No. 20 Princeton University Tigers, senior forward Kati Rothenhoefer knew her team needed a big play but that did not come through. The Eagles faced a two goal deficit and their first potential loss of the season to a ranked opponent, but Rothenhoefer’s persistency prevented her team from being shut out.

Late goal propels Men’s Soccer past Penn

By Matthew Holt · Friday, Sept. 19, 2014

Sophomore Jake Garcia puts the Eagles past the Quakes, scoring in the 88th minute to win 2-1.

Men’s soccer cruises to 3-1 victory against Hartwick

By Vincent Salandro · Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014

The No. 19 Eagles continued their momentum Friday night in a 3-1 victory over the Hartwick University Hawks at Reeves Field.

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Women’s soccer falls to Virginia Commonwealth University 3-0

By Vincent Salandro | September 16

Three first-half goals from VCU sink the Eagles.

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AU Field Hockey surges past Drexel 1-0

By Shannon Scovel | September 15

Konerth’s goal helps Eagles emerge victorious in a tightly fought non-conference match-up.

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Muri, Donovan power Women’s Soccer past Howard

By Matthew Holt | September 12

The Eagles dominated the Bison 3-0.

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Women's volleyball soars to 3-0 victory

By Shannon Scovel | September 11

Teamwork and energy propel Eagles to a win over Coppin State

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AU Women’s soccer drops to Fairfield 1-0

By Shannon Scovel | September 7

The Eagles were overpowered by a stronger, faster Fairfield University team.

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AU volleyball team no longer undefeated

By Shannon Scovel | September 6

The Eagles couldn’t find its groove against Marquette University, losing in a 3-0 sweep.

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Men’s Basketball freshman Kade Kager transferring from AU

By Jennifer Reyes and Kara Avanceña | May 4

Kade Kager and men’s basketball head coach Mike Brennan comment on Kager’s transfer from AU

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AU Taekwondo fights competitively at collegiate nationals

By Shannon Scovel | April 28

Three members of the AU Taekwondo club compete at the national championship.

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AU Lacrosse prevails over Colgate on Senior Day

By Shannon Scovel | April 24

The AU lacrosse team ends its season with its first victory

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AU Lacrosse prevails over Colgate on Senior Day

By Shannon Scovel | April 24

The AU lacrosse team ends its season with its first victory

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Men’s outdoor track team claims top three places in 5,000-meter race

April 22

Brendan Johnson and Krystal Foster finish in first place in the 5,000 -meter races to lead AU at the Morgan State Meet

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Athletes swap sports for studies

By Danielle Krachie | April 21

While some student athletes are able to maintain that balance between for all four years, others choose to trade the title of “student-athlete” for just student.

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Foster develops Eagle athletes, one lift at a time

By Jennifer Reyes | April 21

Strength and conditioning head coach are integral parts of AU athletics success .

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Lifelong teammates: siblings bond on and off the playing field

By Kara Avanceña | April 21

For men’s basketball freshman guard Kade Kager and men’s soccer freshman goalkeeper Lucas Belanger, attending AU is a family affair.

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Dampman, Lehigh too much for AU women’s lacrosse

By Kara Avanceña | April 14

AU drops its fifth straight game after Lehigh’s 7-0 run in the second half of the game.

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Women’s lacrosse fails to pick up first Patriot League win against #14 Loyola

By Danielle Krachie | April 10

The AU women’s lacrosse team loses its fourth straight game after its loss to No. 17 Loyola University Maryland

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Budris records fifth fastest time in program history

April 6

Kelseagh Burdris finished 10th in 800-meter run setting program history finishing in 2:17.38

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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