American University Secures Patriot League Title with Dominant Win Over Navy

The Eagles defeated the Midshipmen 74-52 at Bender Arena, earning their first league championship since 2014 and a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

American University's men's basketball team claimed the Patriot League championship with a commanding 74-52 victory over Navy.
Graduate forward Matt Rogers led the Eagles with 25 points and 8 rebounds, earning the tournament's Most Valuable Player honors.
Navy's starting guard Jordan Pennick was ejected early in the game for a flagrant foul, disrupting the Midshipmen's momentum.
The Eagles shot an impressive 52% from the field, maintaining a lead from the opening possession and capitalizing on Navy's turnovers.
With the win, American secured an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament, marking their fourth Patriot League title and first since 2014.