American University rallied past Navy, 3-2, in its regular-season finale to lock up the No. 2 seed in the Patriot League tournament. The Eagles earned a semifinal bye and will host the next round, with freshman James Quesenberry scoring the winner in the 87th minute.

By the Numbers
  • American scored 3 goals; Navy scored 2.
  • Yuta Phoenix scored in the 7th minute, his third goal in 3 straight games.
  • Quesenberry’s winner came in the 87th minute and was his first career goal.
  • Finn O’Brien has 5 assists this season, including 4 in his last 3 games.
Yes, But

American’s two-goal lead disappeared after Navy scored twice in 54 seconds. The Eagles recovered, with Quesenberry’s late goal sealing the win.

State of Play
  • American finished the regular season as the No. 2 seed and earned a bye to the Patriot League semifinals.
  • The Eagles will host the semifinal at Reeves Field.
What's Next

American hosts the semifinal Tuesday, Nov. 10, at noon against the winner of the highest remaining seed.

Bottom Line

A late winner turned a volatile finale into a major postseason advantage: American gets home-field control of its path to the Patriot League title game.