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DROPPING THE BALL — Junior Nick Hendra takes the ball up the court in AU’s 49-47 loss to Randolph-Macon College Tuesday night. While it was only an exhibition game, the sloppy play may be a cause for concern. Head Coach Jeff Jones said the squad needs to find an identity in order to win. They play Catholic University on Nov. 8.

AU falls to RMC 49-47

The AU men's basketball team let its first exhibition game slip away against the Randolph-Macon College Yellow Jackets.

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McGwire must fix image

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Honesty is the best policy. It is a pretty standard rule most people live by and when someone is caught in a lie and the person apologizes, often times all is forgiven. So why does new Cardinals hitting coach, Mark McGwire, think this does not apply to him?

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NFL playoff races are still up for grabs

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With the NFL season passing the halfway point after this week’s games, it’s time to take a look at each division and see who is positioning themselves for a playoff run.

SETTING IT UP — Junior Deborah Frantz sets up for a spike in AU’s 3-0 win over the Navy Midshipmen. The win is the fourth in a row for the Eagles. With the win, AU stays in the hunt for the Patriot League playoffs and their season may come down to their Nov. 6 match against the Army Black Knights.
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AU wins four in a row

The AU volleyball team continued their winning ways last Thursday with a 3-0 victory against Navy, giving the team its fourth win in a row.



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W. Soccer clinches 2 seed

The AU women’s soccer seniors shined, sinking Navy 3-0 in their last game at Phil Reeves field on Saturday to clinch the second seed in the Patriot League tournament.


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Mens soccer falls to Holy Cross 2-0

The AU men’s soccer team suffered its first loss in Patriot League play this weekend, losing to Holy Cross 2-0. The loss breaks a nine game winning streak by AU and puts the team 2nd in the Patriot League behind Bucknell University.




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Competition heats up in UEFA qualifying matches

The playoff games determining the final four Union of European Football Association’s qualifying spots in next summer’s World Cup in South Africa have been set. All four games are going to be close, since when it comes down to just one game anything can happen.


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Athletes thrive at AU despite chaotic lives

Think you’ve got it bad as a student? Do you trouble waking up for an 8:30? Are you stressed out over research papers and midterms? Have you bee missing you parents? You might get some sympathy from the frat guy down the hall, but don’t expect any from AU athletes.


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End of FB season answers questions

Complaints about the BCS are being heard across the country, which can only mean one thing: college football is entering the stretch run. Several questions will be answered as the season draws to a close, but many will also emerge. It is gearing up to be a tight race to the finish, one no one will be able to predict.



PLAYING IN THE RAIN—Senior Colin Zizzi heads the ball in AU’s double overtime thriller. While the game was a draw, it still leaves the Eagles without a loss in the conference. Their next game is Wednesday at Georgetown. The men have a 8-3-2 record overall and 4-0-1 in the Patriot League.
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Double OT match ends in draw for men

After two and a half hours of play under a torrential downpour at Reeves Field, the AU Men’s Soccer team ended in a double overtime draw against Lehigh.



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NBA reloads for 2010

Late October is one of those odd periods, where all four major sports are going on at once. Hockey has just started and football’s reaching the bulk of its season, giving Redskins fans a reason to dread Sundays. As baseball is on its way out, basketball is just beginning to enter the picture; with a reloaded and much better NBA.



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USA builds to success

The U.S. men’s national soccer team set a list of goals two years ago, as they began the long journey that they hope will end with them holding a small golden trophy on July 11, 2010, in South Africa.





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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