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Men’s basketball needs better focus to reach NCAA tourney

By Mark Natale · Monday, Feb. 21, 2011

Hey, look at that. Our team is second in the standings. Yes, AU, our men’s basketball team has now officially locked up the second seed in the Patriot League Tournament for next month.

towering â€” Junior forward Stephen Lumpkins goes for two against a Colgate defender during Saturdayâ€™s 69-60 win over the Raiders. He put up a season-high 27 points in the first ever Bender Arena â€œWhite Out,â€ where fans received new Blue Crew white T-shirts.

Lumpkins puts up season-high in victory over Colgate

Monday, Feb. 14, 2011

In the first Bender Arena White Out, the men’s basketball team, helped by Troy Brewer, Vlad Moldoveanu and Stephen Lumpkins, beat Colgate University 69-60.

Women’s basketball beats Colgate to move into tie for first place in conference

By Eric Saltzman · Monday, Feb. 14, 2011

Senior forward Liz Leer grabbed her 686th rebound, tying Beth Shearer for 3rd all-time in AU history, as the Eagles beat the Colgate University Raiders 69-49 in Hamilton, N.Y.

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Burning questions at NBA All-Star Break

By Tyler Tomea | February 14

The dead period in sports that follows the Super Bowl can only mean one thing: it’s time for an NBA column that answers the league’s burning questions at the All-Star break.

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Where is the love among feuding sports stars?

By Ben Lasky | February 14

Yes, I know Valentine’s Day was yesterday, but it’s the middle of February for God’s sake. Pitchers and catchers are just reporting to camp, the NFL season just ended, the NBA has just about reached the All-Star break and the NHL, well, is the NHL. So here are a few people who need to get their acts together and show each other some love on Valentine’s Day 2012.

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Eagles win nail-biter with last second free throw

By Sam Lindauer | February 7

The men's basketball team beat Lehigh on Sunday, 62-61.

GOING UP STRONG â€” Sophomore center Stephanie Anya shoots over a defender in AUâ€™s 57-46 loss to Lehigh University. The Eaglesâ€™ next game is Wednesday night against Bucknell in Bender Arena.

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Poor shooting leads to loss against Patriot League rival

By Samantha Raphelson | February 7

The AU women’s basketball team failed to sustain offensive momentum in a 57-46 loss to Lehigh University.

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Breaking down the Super Bowl: winners and losers

By Tyler Tomea | February 7

What’s the best way to recap the Green Bay Packers 31-25 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV, you ask? With a 700-word “Winners and Losers” column, of course! Winners FOX Sports The last four Super Bowls broadcast on Fox have each been decided by six points or less. Included ...

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AU wrestling beats Binghamton, 25-16

By Mark Natale | February 7

On the heels of two lopsided wins over George Mason University and Ohio State University last week, the No. 11 AU wrestling team tied a team record, notching its 13th win this season after beating Binghamton 25-16 on Friday.

GOING STRONG â€” Vlad Moldoveanu scores two of his 17 points in Saturdayâ€™s 73-60 victory against the Lafayette Leopards.

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Eagles defeat Lafayette Leopards in Phil Bender

By Michael Gardner | January 31

The men’s basketball team hit a barrage of three-pointers to defeat the Lafayette Leopards 73-60.

TIGHT SPOT â€” Liz Leer tries to get by two Navy defenders in a game from last week. Over the weekend, AU defeated Lafayette to gain sole posession of second place in the Patriot League.

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Nicole Ryan hits milestone in Eagles victory over Lafayette

By Tyler Tomea | January 31

Stephanie Anya and Nicole Ryan both had memorable afternoons when the AU women’s basketball team defeated the Lafayette Leopards 66-51 on Saturday in Easton, Pa.

STAYING BALANCED â€“ Redshirt junior Matt Mariacher stares down his George Mason opponent in a match from last week. Mariacher is currently ranked 13th in the 141 pound weight class.

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AU wrestler Matt Mariacher returns to lineup better than ever

By Kate Greubel | January 31

For the first time in AU wrestling history, six wrestlers are ranked in the InterMat College Rankings.

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Why Roethlisberger will earn his third ring on Super Bowl Sunday

By Tyler Tomea | January 31

The Pittsburgh Steelers will hold a two-win advantage over the San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys with seven Super Bowl victories after this Sunday, and here’s why.

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The Case for the Lombardi Trophy going to the Green Bay Packers

By Ben Lasky | January 31

It’s that time of year again, the time of year where I destroy Tyler Tomea with my Super Bowl pick. There is no clear favorite this year, but in the end, the Green Bay Packers will be sending one of their own to Disney World.

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Lumpkins leads Eagles past Holy Cross

By Eric Saltzman | January 24

The AU Eagles beat the College of Holy Cross Crusaders 60-57 on the road, for their third straight win Saturday.

GRABBING AIR â€” Junior guard Lisa Strack goes up for a shot in AUâ€™s victory over the College of the Holy Cross on Saturday. Strack finished the 84-53 win with 18 points as well as four boards and two steals.

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Women’s basketball wins big against Patriot League foe

By Samantha Raphelson | January 24

After a disappointing loss at Army on Wednesday, the AU women’s basketball team bounced back and defeated The College of the Holy Cross 84-53 Saturday.

Menâ€™s basketball Head Coach Jeff Jones looks on during Wednesdayâ€™s game. Jones went barefoot while coach to bring attention to the charity, Samaritans Feet.

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Head Coach Jeff Jones bares his soles for Samaritan’s Feet

By Kate Greubel | January 24

Head Coach Jeff Jones followed his players out onto the court for their Patriot League game against the United States Military Academy last Wednesday.

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Jackson to the Redskins and Cassel still a bench warmer: ‘What If’ scenarios for NFL superstars

By Tyler Tomea | January 24

Aaron Rodgers has made the jump from “really good” to “elite” quarterback this postseason. And I think every San Francisco 49ers fan just threw this paper (or their computer) against the wall after reading that last sentence.

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Men's basketball narrowly beats Army, 65-62

By Michael Gardner | January 20

The men’s basketball team won a close game over the Army Black Knights by a score of 65-62 Wednesday night in Bender Arena.

$SIZING UP â€” Senior forward Vlad Moldoveanu looks for an open pass against a Lehigh opponent. Moldoveanu scored a career-high 39 points in the Eagles\' 82-75 victory on Saturday in Bender Arena.$

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Moldoveanu leads Eagles past reigning PL champions

By Mark Natale | January 10

The first conference win of the year improved AU’s record to 11-5 on the season.

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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