American beats Boston University for Patriot League

From 10-20 a year ago, American University's turnaround will include a trip to the NCAA tournament.

The Eagles advanced to the NCAAs for the first time in five years, stymieing Boston with smothering defense and beating the top-seeded Terriers 55-36 Wednesday night in the Patriot League championship game.

Tony Wroblicky scored 15 points, pulled down eight rebounds and blocked two shots and Darius Gardner had 18 points and four assists for American, which never trailed and held BU to less than half its scoring average.