Sports Features

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DC locals combine sports and art ahead of the 2023 MLS All-Star Game

By Liah Argiropoulos | August 15

The Carnegie Library Apple Store hosted an art battle to kick off the All-Star week

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Mimi Watts represents AU at Phillips 66 National Championships

By Connor Sturniolo | August 3

Swimmer brings Eagle pride to Indianapolis

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AU Volleyball welcomes new head coach

By Delaney Hoke | June 28

Ahen Kim returns home to coach Eagles

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Podcast

Play by Play Episode 5: Volleyball with Zeynep Uzen and Adelina Berisha

By Delaney Hoke and Penelope Jennings | June 16

Hosts Delaney Hoke and Penelope Jennings speak to volleyball players Zeynep Uzen and Adelina Berisha about their different experiences coming from Turkey and New Jersey and volleyball life on and off the court.

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Sports

Lacrosse hounded by Terriers

By Penelope Jennings | June 5

Season finishes on a 7-game losing streak

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Morgan’s Message and The Hidden Opponent advocate for student-athlete mental health at AU

By Penelope Jennings | May 3

AU athletes raise awareness and fight for mental health support

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From wrestling for fun to becoming a Division I athlete, Max Leete tackles his dreams

By Lauren Andreala | May 3

“The wrestling program has a rich history and has a great network of support, alumni and brand new coaching staff supporting me in the journey so far."

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Sports

Riley DeRubbo is one of the Eagles’ greatest assets on and off the court

By Marco Gacina and Silas Gaughran Bedell | May 3

The Eagles' do-it-all guard has improved every season of her career

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Meet American University’s undefeated tennis team

By Hannah Newlon-Trujillo | April 27

Looking for a club sport with a competitive edge? Then club tennis is the team for you. 

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Threads of expression

By Laura Graytok | April 21

How AU men’s soccer player Jerry Zouantcha found art in sports

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The unstoppable Emily Johns

By Penelope Jennings | April 20

Women’s basketball junior stepped up in a rebuilding season

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Sports

Lacrosse loses fourth game in a row

By Penelope Jennings | April 18

AU finishes rough stretch against top four Patriot League teams

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Club swimming wins Team of the Year Award at National Championships

By Connor Sturniolo | April 18

AU finishes rough stretch against top four Patriot League teams

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AU community remembers legendary volleyball coach Barry Goldberg

By Delaney Hoke | April 17

Goldberg left a legacy of altruism on and off the court

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Lacrosse loses as Mountain Hawks swoop in

By Penelope Jennings | April 12

AU’s comeback not enough to topple Lehigh

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Horses and community: Meet American University’s equestrian team

By Hannah Newlon-Trujillo | April 10

 ‘As long as you are comfortable around horses, we would love to have you.’

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Sports

American falls to Army in battle at Jacobs

By Penelope Jennings | April 7

Maddy Spratt and Alyssa Apuzzo scored hat tricks in loss

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