WASHINGTON – The American University women's basketball team will tip off its season on the road at Reitz Arena, taking on the Loyola Greyhounds on New Year's Eve to initiate the journey to the conference tournament in March, head coach Kelly Killion announced on Wednesday.
 
Season tickets are on sale now for entry to all home games in 2025-26. For detailed ticket information, see below. Save the date for the annual Tip-Off Dinner. The event will be held October 22. Both coaching staffs will be in attendance. More details to follow as the season draws nearer.
 
Patriot League play begins when AU heads up to Baltimore to take on Loyola Md. (Dec. 31) and the Eagles' league home opener will be against the Terriers of Boston U. (Jan. 3). American will play 18 league games, facing every team in the league twice. The regular season will conclude with back-to-back road games at Boston U. (Feb. 28) and at Lehigh (Mar. 4) to bookend the conference slate.
 
The two longest road trips for American will split the season, with a trip to Holy Cross on Jan. 10 and a trip back up to Massachusetts to face Boston U. on Feb. 28 in the penultimate regular season game.
 
Now under the tutelage of first-year head coach Kelly Killion and a new coaching staff along with her, the Eagles are looking for fresh starts on and off the court. Alongside Killion on the bench will be associate head coach Robert Isme, assistant coaches Paige Corkins and Niya Beverley, and director of operations, Taylor Lauterbach. Corkins, a former assistant at Holy Cross and Beverley, previously on staff as the Eagles' director of operations, are no strangers to the Patriot League.  
 
American announced its 2025-26 non-conference schedule in August, which features the five home contests, and an extra in the District down the road at George Washington, along with trips to Clemson, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and Richmond.
 
Reminder that the Eagles will tip-off their season in Bender Arena on Saturday, Nov. 8 against Delaware State before hitting the road to take on Clemson on Thursday, Nov. 13.
 
2025-26 AU Basketball Season Tickets Now on Sale!
Season tickets for the 2025-26 AU Men's and Women's Basketball season are now on sale. Plans start at just $95 and come with many great benefits exclusive to season ticket holders. Click HERE to purchase season tickets today! All current season ticket holders will be contacted by the box office to purchase their seats.
 
Women's Full Season Membership Package

• Courtside: $100
• Baseline: $90
• Adult: $80
• Youth (4-14)/Senior (65+): $50
• Young Alumni/Faculty and Staff: $30 (To receive this rate, you must call 202-885-2617 or email clawed@american.edu)

Men's and Women's Full Season Ticket Combo Package **Best Value**
Reserved Seating for Men's, General Admission Seating for Women's

• Courtside VIP Membership: $425 (additional minimum Eagles Club Donation required)
• Premium Sideline (Men's Sections 102 to 105): $225
• Sideline (Men's Sections 101 & 106): $195
• Premium Sideline AU Young Alumni/Faculty & Staff (Men's Sections 102 to 105): $185
• Sideline AU Young Alumni/Faculty & Staff (Men's Sections 101 & 106): $165
• End Zone Adult: $110
• End Zone Youth (3-14)/Senior (65+): $65
• End Zone Young Alumni/Faculty & Staff: $55

Young Alumni (Class of 2020-2024) and Faculty/Staff must email clawed@american.edu or call 202-885-2617 to purchase.
New this year! One lucky new and current season ticket holder who purchases by Aug. 30 will be entered to win an autographed ball signed by the AU basketball teams.
All season ticket holders receive:

• Priority access to Patriot League Tournament and NCAA games
• Savings on single-game ticket prices
• Season Ticket Holder Gift (One per account)
• Flexible Ticket Exchange Policy, use any unused ticket for a future game free of charge (subject to availability)
• Special invites to meet and greets with coaches and players

Parking on Campus

• As of August 25, parking on campus is being actively monitored seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• We are offering a special Winter Season Parking Pass exclusively for AU Athletics fans and supporters. For just $75, this pass will provide convenient access to campus parking from the date of purchase through March 15. The pass is only valid for home men's basketball, women's basketball, swim & dive, and wrestling events. 
• Click HERE to purchase your Winter Season Parking Pass.
• If you prefer not to purchase the season pass, parking is still available on a per-event basis.
  • Event Parking: $10 per contest for games held after 5 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends (available through the PayByPhone app in any garage using code (211950).
  • Hourly Parking: Standard hourly garage rates apply from 8 am-10 pm in the Katzen Arts Center and School of International Service garages.
• Find a detailed campus map here.

To support AU women's basketball visit our Eagles Club website and click "Donor Benefits" to learn more about supporting women's basketball and the benefits associated with giving this season.

Cassell Society
(5-year commitment of $5,000 annually)

• All Coaches Club benefits
• Exclusive Cassell Society jacket
• Opportunity to travel with our teams and attend practices
• Two complimentary tickets to the Cassell Hall of Fame Induction Dinner
• In-game recognition

Coaches ($5,000)

• All American Club benefits
• Team-issued Under Armour gear
• Complimentary registration to select athletic events, including road game tickets
• Priority 1 access to purchase postseason tickets, including NCAA Tournament tickets

All American Club ($2,000-$4,999)

• All Champion Club benefits
• Exclusive Under Armour Eagles Club apparel item
• Access to the Eagles Club Hospitality Suite at Men's and Women's Basketball games
• Priority 2 access to purchase postseason tickets, including NCAA Tournament tickets
• Invitation to AU President's Circle Dinner ($2,500+)
• Complimentary Gameday Parking in Sports Center Garage

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