American University rides 25 points from Matt Rogers to Patriot League championship, 74-52 over Navy
WASHINGTON — Matt Rogers scored 25 points and second-seeded American University defeated Navy 74-52 on Wednesday night to claim the Patriot League Tournament Championship.
American (22-12) has made three previous trips to the NCAA Tournament, the last in 2014.
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