2009-10 Men's Basketball News

November 21, 2009
Men's Basketball Set to Take on Florida Atlantic on Saturday
The American University men’s basketball team will take on Florida Atlantic on Saturday, November 21, in the third game of its current five-game homestand. Tipoff from Bender Arena is slated for 12:00 p.m.

November 21, 2009
Second Half Comeback Falls Short as Men's Basketball Falls to Florida Atlantic, 81-69
The American University men's basketball team fought back from a double-digit Florida Atlantic lead but could not overcome the deficit as the Owls held on for an 81-67 win in Bender Arena Saturday.

November 20, 2009
Share Your Favorite Eagles Memories and Win Courtside Seats
Tell us about your favorite Eagles athletics memory and you could win two courtside tickets to the men’s basketball game against Manhattan College on November 25th. The prize includes a free Domino’s Pizza delivered right to your courtside seats.

November 18, 2009
Men's Basketball to Host Mount St. Mary's Wednesday
The American University men's basketball team will take on Mount St. Mary's on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the second game of a five-game homestand in Bender Arena. American owns a 31-26 mark in the all-time series with The Mount with a 13-5 record at home.

November 18, 2009
Video Highlights: Lumpkins's Double-Double Not Enough in Men's Basketball's 73-62 Loss to The Mount
Sophomore Stephen Lumpkins recorded a career-high 17 points and 12 rebounds but it was in vain as the American University men’s basketball team lost to Mount St. Mary’s on Wednesday in Bender Arena, 73-62.

November 17, 2009
Men's Basketball Gives Back at Walk Now for Autism
The American University men’s basketball team volunteered at Walk Now for Autism on October 31, the nation’s largest grassroots autism walk program sponsored by Autism Speaks.

November 16, 2009
Men's Basketball to Host Albany Monday in Home Opener
The American University men’s basketball team will make its 2009-10 home debut on Monday, November 16, against Albany at 7:30 p.m. The game will mark the first meeting between the Eagles and Great Danes.

November 16, 2009
Video Highlights: Men's Basketball Loses to Albany in Home Opener, 51-50
The American University men’s basketball team lost a second straight game in the closing moments on Monday as Albany escaped Bender Arena with a 51-50 win in the Eagles' home opener.

November 16, 2009
Blogging From Bender: Mike Unger Returns to the Blogging Scene for 2009-10
American University staff writer Mike Unger has returned to the blogging scene and will make his debut this evening during the men's basketball team's home opener against Albany at 7:30 p.m.

November 13, 2009
Men's Basketball Opens 2009-10 Season Friday at St. Francis (Pa.)
The American University men’s basketball team will open its 2009-10 season on Friday, November 13, against St. Francis in Loretto, Pa. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.

November 13, 2009
Men's Basketball Falls Late at St. Francis (Pa.), 65-61
The American University men's basketball team held an 11-point halftime lead but early foul troubles in the second half allowed St. Francis (Pa.) to fight its way back into the game and steal a 65-61 victory away from the Eagles in both team's season openers.

November 12, 2009
Men's Basketball Signs Wroblicky to National Letter of Intent
American University Head Men's Basketball Coach Jeff Jones announced the signing of Tony Wroblicky to a National Letter of Intent on Wednesday, the first day of the NCAA's early signing period.

November 8, 2009
Video Highlights: Lumpkins' 21 Point, 10 Rebound Effort Helps Men's Basketball to 70-64 Victory Over Catholic
Freshman Daniel Munoz made eight free throws in the game’s final 32 seconds to help lift the American University men’s basketball team to a 70-64 victory Sunday afternoon over Catholic in Bender Arena.

November 3, 2009
Video Highlights: Men's Basketball Falls to Randolph-Macon at the Buzzer, 49-47
Sophomore Stephen Lumpkins scored a game-high 18 points and junior Nick Hendra added 12 but it was not enough as the American University men’s basketball team fell to Randolph-Macon Tuesday night, 49-47, in the team’s exhibition opener.

November 2, 2009
Men's Basketball Opens 2009-10 With Exhibition Against Randolph-Macon Tuesday
The American University men’s basketball team will open its 2009-10 campaign on Tuesday, November 3, against Randolph-Macon in an exhibition game at Bender Arena. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

October 30, 2009
Video: Jeff Jones and Matt Wilson Take Part in Patriot League Media Day
American University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jeff Jones and senior Matthew Wilson took part in the Patriot League Media Day on Thursday at the ESPN Zone in Baltimore, Md., where they fielded questions about their expectations for the upcoming season.

October 23, 2009
2009-10 Men's Basketball Individual Game Tickets Now On Sale
Single-game tickets for the 2009-10 American University men’s and women’s basketball teams are on-sale now. The Eagles men’s team will play 16 games in Bender Arena this season while the women’s team will play 14 home dates.

September 23, 2009
Men’s Basketball Games to be Broadcast on CBS College Sports Network
The American University Department of Athletics announced today that the Eagles will host two regular season games in front of a national television audience during the 2009-2010 season.

September 22, 2009
Video: AU Basketball Alum Kermit Washington on Project Contact Africa
In recent years, American University basketball alum Kermit Washington has founded Project Contact Africa, which brings doctors, nurses and medicine to Nairobi’s Kiberia neighborhood, one of the largest slums in the world.

September 9, 2009
Current and Former Eagles Square Off on the International Stage
Across the world from Bender Arena, two American University basketball student-athletes found themselves on opposing sidelines, each looking to lead their respective national teams to victory in the 2009 FIBA EuroBasket Division B Championships.

August 10, 2009
16 Home Dates Highlight 2009-10 Men’s Basketball Schedule
American University released its 2009-10 men’s basketball schedule on Monday which features 16 home contests and six Saturday afternoon games in Bender Arena.

July 8, 2009
Six Eagles Named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll
The American University men's basketball team placed a league-best six student-athletes on the 2009 Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

July 2, 2009
Jones Announces Robert Burke as Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
American University head men's basketball coach Jeff Jones has announced the addition of Robert Burke as an assistant coach for the Eagles. Burke brings 21 years of collegiate coaching experience to American.

July 1, 2009
Jones Announces Addition of Brewer to Men's Basketball Team
American University Head Coach Jeff Jones has announced the addition of Gaithersburg, Md., native and Montrose Christian alumnus Troy Brewer to the men’s basketball team. Brewer, a 6-5 guard, joins the Eagles after transferring from the University of Georgia where he played two seasons.

June 30, 2009
Andre Ingram to Play for Utah Jazz in Summer League
American University men’s basketball alumnus Andre Ingram, ’07, has been invited to play for the Utah Jazz in the 2009 Orlando Pro Summer League.

June 29, 2009
Jeff Jones Completes Trip to Persian Gulf with 'Operation Hoop Talk'
Last week, Head Men's Basketball Coach Jeff Jones completed his second tour of the Persian Gulf with the United Service Organizations, this time as a member of "Operation Hoop Talk: Talking Hoops with the Troops," a nine-day goodwill initiative.

June 2, 2009
AU Men's Basketball Announces Promotion of Jackson, Hiring of Simon
American University head men's basketball coach Jeff Jones has announced the promotion of Eddie Jackson to assistant coach and the hiring of Bryce Simon as the director of basketball operations.

May 15, 2009
AU Men's Basketball Adds Daniel Munoz to 2009 Recruiting Class

April 21, 2009
Williford Named Assistant Basketball Coach at UVA

April 10, 2009
Men's Basketball Signee Blake Jolivette Plays in 2009 Capital Classic

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