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Comparable Schools'
Athletics Grades:
Quick StatsAthletic Division
NCAA Division I
Conference
Patriot League
School Colors
Red, white, and blue
Men Playing Varsity Sports
99 - 5 %
Women Playing Varsity Sports
136 - 4 %
College Prowler Take
AU isn’t exactly known for its school spirit. Though the sports teams are Division I, and there are ample intramural teams, many students are less enthused about going to games than going out into DC. Many of the bigger sports fans on campus complain about the absence of a football team—they claim that this contributes to the lack of school spirit on campus.
Some students are trying to get their peers more excited—a recently founded club, the Blue Crew, go all out at the games, painting their faces, and coming up with their own cheers. Basketball and volleyball are popular sports, and in the rare instance where a game is being televised, the turnout is better than usual.
Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
AURP says: American University 2016 Education  |
I'm not really a part of any of...
I'm not really a part of any of them, which is why I chose AU and not a state school. However, for those into sports, the varsity basketball team is good, as is the girls' volleyball team. Mostly, people get more hyped up about guest political speakers.
Athletics: March 13, 2009
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AUKM says: American University 2014 Other |
American is D1, so sports are...
American is D1, so sports are pretty cool. Students get really into basketball games. There is not a football team here.
Athletics: March 13, 2009
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AUCB says: American University 2016 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies |
I'm not a sports person, but we do...
I'm not a sports person, but we do have good basketball teams, I think.
Athletics: March 12, 2009
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AUPC says: American University 2016 Other |
Varsity sports are not a huge deal...
Varsity sports are not a huge deal at AU, though their importance is rising on campus.
Athletics: March 12, 2009
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AUDB says: American University 2016 Communication and Journalism |
Sports are not that big. You can...
Sports are not that big. You can go to all the free games you want, but don't expect many people on campus to be able to converse with you about who won.
Athletics: February 20, 2009
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FactsMen's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Soccer
- Swimming and diving
- Track and field
- Wrestling
Women's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Field hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming and diving
- Track and field
- Volleyball
Intramurals
- Arena baseball
- Bench press competition
- Capture the Flag
- Sand volleyball
- Tennis
- Basketball
- Flag football
- Soccer (indoor, outdoor)
- Softball
- Volleyball
Club Sports
- Baseball
- Taekwondo
- Crew
- Cricket
- Cycling
- Equestrian
- Field hockey
- Gymnastics
- Ice Hockey (men’s and women’s)
- Lacrosse (men’s and women’s)
- Rugby (men's and women's)
- Sailing
- Soccer (men's and women's)
- Softball (women's)
- Tennis
- Ultimate Frisbee (men’s and women’s)
- Volleyball (women's)
Gyms and Facilities
- American Outdoor Tennis Courts - American University features seven outdoor tennis courts for the use of the intercollegiate tennis teams as well as the University community. Two outdoor basketball courts complete the outdoor recreational facility located next to Reeves Field and behind Bender Arena. The three-month project gave the University one of the finest outdoor surfaces in the area.
- Bender Arena - The 300,000 square foot building connects to the Mary Graydon Center to create an enormous hub of student activity. Commencement, concerts, basketball and volleyball games, guest speakers, and camps and high school basketball games take place here.
- Jacobs Fitness Center - In Jacobs, you’ll find dumbell weights, weight machines, treadmills, Stairmasters, bikes, a pool, and much more.
- Reeves Aquatic Center - Includes a 20-foot and a 25-foot pool. Recreation hours can be found by calling (202) 885-6267.
- Reeves Athletic Complex and Greenberg Track - Utilized as a soccer and lacrosse competition site, Reeves Field has gained notoriety throughout the collegiate and professional ranks as one of the finest fields in the nation. Reeves Field also features a six-lane track to accommodate the track and field programs at AU. The exclusive soccer pitch conforms to both NCAA and international standards with a roomy 74 x 117 yard playing surface.
- William I Jacobs Recreational Complex - This is AU's newest athletic field, opened in 2005. It serves as home turf to the women's field hockey and lacrosse teams and features a softball diamond and two sand volleyball courts for intramural and club sports as well.
Athletic Fields
Reeves Field/Greenberg Track
Getting Tickets
Tickets for events are free to students, though the most popular games fill up fast.
Most Popular Sports
Basketball, volleyball, and soccer.
Most Overlooked Teams
The wrestling team is well funded, well recruited, and is coached by former Olympians.
Best Place to Take a Walk
Rock Creek Park, the Nebraska Avenue dog park
Did You Know?AU boasts that their football team is “still undefeated” thanks to not existing.
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