- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Easton Today
By the People, for the People
American Eagles defeat Lafayette Leopards 75-61
Geoff Sprouse scores 28 points to lead American to victory
Published on Feb. 22, 2026
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
Led by Geoff Sprouse's 28 points, the American Eagles defeated the Lafayette Leopards 75-61 in a Patriot League matchup. Mark Butler led the way for the Leopards with 17 points and eight assists, while Shareef Jackson added 15 points. American took the lead late in the first half and did not trail again, outscoring Lafayette by 11 points in the second half.
Why it matters
This victory improves American's record to 16-13 overall and 9-7 in Patriot League play, keeping them in contention for a postseason berth. For Lafayette, the loss drops them to 9-20 on the season and 6-10 in conference play, making their path to the postseason more difficult.
The details
Geoff Sprouse led the way for American with 28 points, three steals, and seven rebounds. Greg Jones scored 12 points and grabbed seven rebounds, while Madden Collins also had 12 points. For Lafayette, Mark Butler had 17 points and eight assists, Shareef Jackson scored 15 points, and Ryan Pettit added 13 points.
- The game was played on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
The players
Geoff Sprouse
A key player for the American Eagles, scoring 28 points in the victory.
Mark Butler
The leading scorer for the Lafayette Leopards, with 17 points and eight assists.
What they’re saying
“This was a big win for us as we continue to fight for a postseason berth. Geoff really stepped up and led the way, and the whole team played with great energy and effort.”
— Greg Jones, American Eagles player
What’s next
American will look to build on this victory as they continue their Patriot League schedule, while Lafayette will try to rebound and get back in the hunt for a postseason spot.
The takeaway
This game showcased the competitive nature of the Patriot League, with American and Lafayette both fighting to improve their records and positioning for the postseason. Geoff Sprouse's standout performance was a key factor in the Eagles' victory.
