American University Eagles | |
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University | American University |
Conference | Patriot League (primary) EIWA (wrestling) |
NCAA | Division I |
Athletic director | JM Caparro |
Location | Washington, D.C. |
Varsity teams | 14 (6 men's & 8 women's) |
Basketball arena | Bender Arena |
Soccer stadium | Reeves Field and Greenberg Track |
Other venues | William I. Jacobs Recreational Complex |
Mascot | Clawed, Z. Eagle |
Nickname | Eagles |
Fight song | All hail the mighty AU Eagles! |
Colors | Blue, white, and red[1] |
Website | www |
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 championships over the years, particularly their field hockey, volleyball, and wrestling teams. The team colors are red and blue.