Yes, the name "American University Eagles" does sound like the name of an opposing team in a B-movie about a coach who takes over a down-and-out college program and leads them back to greatness.

The American University men's team is in its third-ever trip to March Madness, facing Mount St. Mary's on Wednesday. Why it matters: Here's to hoping for a local Cinderella story — the Eagles (22-12) ...