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Athletics

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Athletic Association
  • NAA
  • NCAA
Athletic Division NCAA Division I-AAA
Athletic Conferences Football: N/A
Basketball: Patriot League
School Colors Red and blue
School Nickname Eagle
Men Playing Varsity Sports 113 - 4%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 147 - 4%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Though the sports teams are Division I, and there are several intramural teams, sports do not receive the attention and notoriety that they would at some other schools. Many of the bigger sports fans on campus complain about the absence of a football team. AU is not a school where athletes receive celebrity-like attention or preferential treatment. While a football team is often the focal point of college life, there are many other ways to get involved at AU.

Some students are trying to get their peers more excited—a club known as the Blue Crew goes "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.

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Athletics at American University

rp123

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration '15

3.5
B

Fun, Exciting, Underestimated

sports at au are there, not a lot of school spirit though

May 22, 2012

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Athletics at American University

mavis0720

International Studies '16

2.7
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If You're Into Football...

Then you're out of luck, because AU doesn't have a football team. However, it does have a variety of other sports teams which are more popular because of the lack of football. But if you're looking for the quintessential college sports experience, you're not going to get it here. Most students care much more about politics than sports.

May 03, 2012

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roma22

International Relations and National Security Studies '13

3.8
B+

Team Performance

While some of our teams always perform well, others do not, simple is that. Unfortunately the ones that do not are the teams that would typically rally more support from fans.

Feb 16, 2012

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User rating for American University - Athletics is 3.5 out of 5 based on 38 user reviews.

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

How popular are varsity sports on campus?

How popular are intramurals and club sports?

How would you describe the athletic facilities?

Facts

Men's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and diving
  • Track and field
  • Wrestling
Women's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Field hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and diving
  • Track and field
  • Volleyball
Intramurals
  • Basketball
  • Flag football
  • Kickball
  • Sand volleyball
  • Soccer (indoor, outdoor)
  • Softball
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
Club Sports
  • Baseball
  • Crew
  • Cricket
  • Cycling
  • Equestrian
  • Field hockey
  • Golf
  • 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)
  • Taekwondo
  • Tennis
  • Ultimate Frisbee (men’s and women’s)
  • Volleyball (men's and women's)
Athletic Fields & Facilities
  • American Outdoor Tennis Courts
  • Bender Arena
  • Jacobs Fitness Center
  • Reeves Aquatic Center
  • Reeves Athletic Complex and Greenberg Track

Most Popular Sports

Basketball, soccer, and volleyball

Most Overlooked Teams

The wrestling team is well funded, well recruited, and is coached by former Olympians.

School Spirit

The Blue Crew is an increasingly large group of rabid fans that go to sports games to raise a ruckus, covered in team colors. Think customized T-shirts, face paint, and wild and crazy cheers.

Getting Tickets

Tickets for events are free to students, though the most popular games fill up fast.

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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