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Field hockey team overpowers Longwood

By Caleb Vinson · Monday, Sept. 9, 2013

AU defeated the Longwood Lancers 7-1 at Jacobs Field through a balanced, sharp offensive attack

Megan Rosburg was one of two Eagles named to the All-Tournament team at the Sacred Heart Invitational

AU volleyball team remains undefeated after Sacred Heart Invitational

Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013

The Eagles added three more wins to this season after Sacred Heart Invitational.

Men’s, women’s cross country teams both record victories at Catholic Invitational

Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013

Nick Regan led all Eagle runners with a first place finish; DeVita notches runner up finish for women.

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Poor first half spells doom for men’s soccer against Binghamton

September 7

A bad start to the Eagle’s home opener ultimately proved costly as AU dropped 1-0 to Binghamton

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AU field hockey team grinds out tough win

By Nati Bulcho | September 7

Eagles’ goalie leads the Eagles to a 2-1 season after a 2-0 shutout against James Madison University.

Lindsay Muri scored a second half goal against LaSale to tie the game and force overtime

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Despite late rally, women’s soccer falls in overtime

By Eric Saltzman | September 7

The AU women’s soccer team tied up the game late in the second half, but ultimately lost to LaSale 3-2 in overtime

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AU field hockey drops in overtime against No. 8 Old Dominion

September 3

The Eagles lost an overtime match 2-1 to No. 8 Old Dominion University

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Offense struggles in women’s soccer team loss to Liberty

September 3

Despite eight saves from Charlene Belanger, the Eagles could not keep up with the Flames and fell 2-0

Student turnout at the game was high as AU would win their third straight game

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Eagles go to 3-0 after victory at Bender Blueout

By Eric Saltzman | September 1

The AU volleyball team secured a three set sweep of George Mason University to conclude the D.C. Volleyball Challenge

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Eagles take second leg of DC Volleyball Challenge

September 1

AU defeated crosstown rival Georgetown 3-0 at Bender Arena

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Eagles open season with win over Howard

August 31

The Eagles opened their 2013 season with a straight sets victory over crosstown Howard

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Women’s soccer team secures first victory of season

By Eric Saltzman | August 31

Head coach records first victory with women’s soccer team by defeating Howard University 1-0

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Eagles’ Regan takes first at Mount St. Mary’s Duals

August 31

AU’s Nicholas Regan wins first place at men’s cross country run at the Mount St. Mary’s Duals

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Freshmen lead Eagles to first victory of 2013

By Eric Saltzman | August 31

AU secured a 3-1 victory over George Washington University because of a strong performance by several freshmen

Shaena Alfonsi led the Eagles in shots as AU dropped its second straight match.

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Eagles drop second straight to open the season

August 27

AU Women’s soccer team and new head coach Anabel Jimenez are still looking for their first victory of the season.

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D.C. United stumbles, draws 1-1 with Toronto FC

By Charles Clayton | August 27

Although United’s Dwayne De Rosario scored an amazing goal from nearly 30-yards-out, the black-and-red couldn’t hold on to the lead.

Mike Brennan (left), the new head coach of men’s basketball, talks with Athletic Director Billy Walker (right).

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Taking a look at the new AU Eagles

By Eric Saltzman | August 27

After several coaching changes, renovations and conference movement, AU Athletics is now ready to kick off the 2013-2014 athletic year.

AU dropped its season opener to George Washington University.

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Eagles fall in Hering’s coaching debut

By Eric Saltzman | August 27

AU women’s soccer dropped its season opening match 1-0 to crosstown George Washington University

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Di Vaio brace puts Montreal Impact past D.C. United, 2-1

By Charles Clayton | August 19

The Montreal Impact defeated a spirited D.C. United 2-1 at the Stade Saputo Aug. 17. United still has not recorded a victory away from RFK Stadium this season. Montreal’s star striker Marco Di Vaio scored both of the Impact’s goals, while D.C. United’s young striker Conor Doyle grabbed one of ...

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Bender renovations reach conclusion

By Eric Saltzman | August 14

The massive summer renovations taking place in Bender Arena are nearing completion “right on schedule,” according to new Director of Athletics and Recreation Billy Walker. Highlights of the makeover include new, improved locker rooms for each of AU’s varsity teams. Prior to this year some locker ...

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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