American University News

Heading into his inaugural season as American University head women's basketball coach, Matt Corkery has named LaTonya Watson as an assistant coach.

Just before yesterday's tip-off at Cole Field House, they watched the banner forever honoring them as the school's first Final Four participants unfurl from the rafters.

American University men's track and field junior Carlos Jamieson became the first Eagle to qualify for the NCAA Track and Field Championships in the 5000 meter run on Friday by placing fourth at the NCAA East ...

American made its first appearance in the NCAA Tournament and lost to Tennessee in Birmingham Friday.

American ended its season with a first-round NCAA Tournament loss to Tennessee in Birmingham, but the 21-12 campaign ended with the Eagles showing they'll have to be reckoned with again next year.

American University named Matt Corkery as its new head women's basketball coach, Director of Athletics and Recreation Keith Gill announced today.

American University track and field senior Brian McCabe placed sixth in the men's 1500 meter run Tuesday night at the Swarthmore Last Chance Meet hosted by Swarthmore College. via American University Eagles

“As we begin to reshape the direction of our program, I am excited to have Michael join our staff”

Melissa McFerrin's women's basketball coaching staff has started to come together with the hiring of Michael Wholey as an assistant coach to the Tiger coaching staff it was announced Wednesday. via CSTV.com

“I think our student-athletes are a great reflection of the academic excellence of American University”

The American and Duke University wrestling teams have been recognized by the National Wrestling Coaches Association as the 2007-08 champions of the classroom, having attained the highest team grade point ... via American University Eagles

The American University men's and women's track and field teams combined to score eight times and crowned one champion on Day Two of the 2008 Patriot League Track and Field Championships Saturday at the U.S. ... via American University Eagles

The American University men's and women's teams track teams began competition on Friday at the 2008 Patriot League Track and Field Championships, scoring in both events they entered. via American University Eagles

“We are very pleased to launch our photo store”

The American University Department of Athletics and Recreation announced today the unveiling of the American Photo Store. via American University Eagles

The American University men's and women's track teams are headed to Annapolis, Md., this weekend for the 2008 Patriot League Outdoor Track and Field Championships hosted by the United States Naval Academy, May ... via American University Eagles

The American University lacrosse team was honored for its successful conference season by earning four of five major awards given at the Patriot League banquet on Thursday at the DoubleTree Hotel in Bethesda. via American University Eagles

The 2008 Major Award winners were announced at Thursday night's Patriot League Women's Lacrosse Championship Banquet on the campus of American University, the host of this year's women's lacrosse tournament. via Patriot League

The American University women's lacrosse team was crowned the Patriot League Regular Season Champions on Saturday with a 13-10 win over Colgate and earned a pair of PL Player of the Week honors in the process. via American University Eagles

“We wish Melissa well. We appreciate her dedication to the program the past four seasons. She has recruited great young women who have excelled both on the court and in the classroom”

American University women's head basketball coach Melissa McFerrin has been hired as head coach at the University of Memphis. via American University Eagles

Nine different Eagle scored as the American University women's lacrosse team defeated Patriot League foe Colgate, 13-10, to clinch the top seed and the right to host the conference tournament. via American University Eagles

American University senior Brian McCabe and freshman Conor Sullivan both competed in the men's 800 meter run Saturday on Day Two of the Bison Outdoor Classic. via American University Eagles

American University guard Derrick Mercer has been named the Patriot League Most Valuable Player by CollegeInsider.com, website officials announced today. via American University Eagles