SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — In a closely contested matchup, Greg Jones led the American University Eagles to a narrow victory over Kansas City, finishing with 16 points in a 64-60 win on Friday night.

Jones not only showcased his scoring ability but also contributed defensively with three steals, playing a key role in the Eagles’ performance, which improved their record to 2-4 for the season. Elijah Stephens added significant support with 14 points, demonstrating impressive accuracy at the free-throw line, hitting 10 of 11 attempts while also grabbing six rebounds. Colin Smalls contributed 13 points, shooting efficiently with 3 of 5 from the field and a perfect 7 of 7 from the charity stripe.

For Kansas City, who now hold a record of 3-3, Kasheem Grady II was the standout performer with 14 points. Jayson Petty also made a notable impact by adding 13 points to the scoreboard, while Anderson Kopp chipped in with 10 points and two steals, illustrating the competitive nature of the game.

As both teams displayed strong efforts, American University’s victory reflects their growing potential as they strive for improved standings in the season.