WASHINGTON (DC News Now) – American University men’s basketball team took down Navy 74-52 in the Patriot League championship game at Bender Arena.
For the first time in 11 years, the Eagles are headed to the NCAA tournament.
Matt Rogers had 25 points and eight rebounds, and was named Patriot League tournament MVP.
Head coach Duane Simpkins took over this program in 2023, and in two seasons he leads the Eagles back to the Big Dance. DC News Now caught up with the Dematha grad and Maryland alumni after the Eagles cut down the nets at Bender Arena.
