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Duane Simpkins announced as men’s basketball head coach

By Delaney Hoke · Friday, April 7, 2023

Simpkins shared vision for program at press conference

With men’s basketball in the spotlight this season, fans and community express hope for increased attention to women’s basketball

By Delaney Hoke · Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Women’s basketball remains in the shadows with lower attendance and less buzz

Lacrosse comes back against Lafayette to win Patriot League opener

By Penelope Jennings · Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Eagles outscored Leopards 8-2 in second half

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Wrestler Jack Maida advances to NCAA Championships

By Penelope Jennings | March 10

Sophomore finished fifth in his weight class at EIWA Championships

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Women’s basketball season ends in loss to Holy Cross

By Penelope Jennings | March 10

Lauren Stack shined in a tough game

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Mike Brennan to depart as men’s basketball head coach

By Penelope Jennings | March 9

In each of Brennan’s last three seasons with the team, American finished under .500

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Powerhouse Zeynep Uzen set to return to AU for a fifth season

By Morgan Brodgen | March 8

How the outside hitter made a lasting mark on American University volleyball

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Lacrosse falls to Mercer in a close game

By Penelope Jennings | March 8

Annabelle Jackson and Maddy Spratt led with four goals each

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Eagles fall short in a double overtime heartbreaker

By Delaney Hoke | March 8

AU’s Patriot League Tournament run ends at Lafayette

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AU alumni start men’s basketball podcast

By Delaney Hoke | March 7

Thirty years later, Adam Kaplan and Ross Mallor find joy following the Eagles

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American survives Navy to advance in the Patriot League tournament

By Penelope Jennings | March 6

Kayla Henning led with a career-high 19 points

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American upsets No. 2 Navy in Patriot League quarterfinal

By Delaney Hoke | March 3

Eagles beat Midshipmen to move on to Patriot League semi-final

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Lacrosse beats GW to win their third game in a row

By Penelope Jennings | March 3

Hannah Spease led the Eagles with four goals

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American beats Bucknell in Patriot League tournament quarterfinals

By Delaney Hoke | March 2

The American University men’s basketball team (16-14) narrowly defeated the Bucknell Bison (12-20) in the first round of the Patriot League tournament at Bender Arena 64-59.

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Women’s basketball beats Loyola Maryland

By Noah Peretz | March 1

Eagles controlled the pace for a decisive win

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Swim & dive finds success at Patriot League and ECAC Championships

By Penelope Jennings | March 1

Mimi Watts leads Eagles to first conference title in 12 years

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Lacrosse emerges victorious in home opener against Howard

By Penelope Jennings | February 27

Bison couldn't keep up with Eagles' scoring

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Men's basketball falls to Navy in fifth consecutive loss

By Delaney Hoke | February 24

Eagles couldn't keep up with scoring in second half

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A 12 year long quest ends at AU

By Delaney Hoke | February 23

With Bender Arena his final destination, Craig Caswell accomplishes goal of seeing all 363 Division I teams

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Column: Escapism in sports walks a fine line

By Laura Graytok | February 21

AU runner Ana Keene shares what she was running from

Solutions by The State News