American Eagles

The American Eagles are the athletics teams that represent the American University in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I competition. American is a member of the Patriot League in all sports except wrestling, where it is a member of the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association. Many of the teams have gone on to win Patriot League championships over the years. The school is most likely known for their field hockey, volleyball, and wrestling teams. The team colors are AU red and blue.

Teams

Conference history

The American Eagles primarily compete in the Division I Patriot League, having previously been members of the East Coast Conference (ECC) from 1965 to 1984 and the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) from 1984 to 2001. The wrestling team is a member of the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association (EIWA).

Sports facilities

American University has several sports facilities, including Bender Arena, which houses the William I Jacobs Fitness Center; 25-yard, eight-lane pool; the Reeves Aquatic Center, a six-store mini-mall, the campus bookstore, and a 470-car, seven-level parking structure. Bender Arena is also the home of AU's basketball team and AU's nationally ranked wrestling team.