American University Eagles basketball — program history
American University's basketball program began in 1926 in Washington, D.C. The Eagles compete in the Patriot League and have won multiple conference championships. The program has enjoyed NCAA Tournament appearances in recent decades.
The name
The Eagles nickname was adopted as a patriotic symbol befitting a university named 'American' and located in the nation's capital.
Signature moment
Winning the 2014 Patriot League Tournament to earn the program's third NCAA Tournament appearance, capped by a 55-36 rout of top-seeded Boston University in the final.
American University's Bender Arena is located just miles from the White House, making it one of the closest Division I basketball venues to the seat of American government.
The American University Eagles compete in the Patriot League and hold an all-time record of 840–866 (.492 winning percentage) across 60 recorded seasons dating back to 1966-67.
Season-by-season results
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