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Lafayette Leopards and American Eagles Face Off in Patriot Tournament
Women's college basketball teams compete in postseason tournament
Feb. 3, 2026 at 5:55am
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The Lafayette Leopards and American Eagles women's college basketball teams are set to face off in the Patriot Tournament, a postseason competition featuring teams from the Patriot League conference.
Why it matters
The Patriot Tournament is a highly anticipated event that showcases the top talent in women's college basketball from the Patriot League. The matchup between the Leopards and Eagles is sure to be an exciting and competitive game as both teams vie for a chance to advance in the tournament.
The details
The Patriot Tournament features the top teams from the Patriot League conference competing in a single-elimination playoff format to determine the conference champion. The Lafayette Leopards and American Eagles are two of the teams that have qualified for the tournament and will be facing off against each other in an early round matchup.
- The Patriot Tournament is scheduled to take place in February 2026.
The players
Lafayette Leopards
The women's basketball team representing Lafayette College, a private liberal arts college located in Easton, Pennsylvania.
American Eagles
The women's basketball team representing American University, a private research university located in Washington, D.C.
What’s next
The winner of the matchup between the Lafayette Leopards and American Eagles will advance to the next round of the Patriot Tournament.
The takeaway
The Patriot Tournament is an exciting opportunity for the top women's college basketball teams in the Patriot League to compete for the conference championship and a chance to advance to the NCAA Tournament.
