DAYTON, Ohio — American University star forward Matt Rogers exited the Eagles’ 83-72 loss to Mount St. Mary’s in the First Four on Wednesday night after injuring his right knee.

Rogers, a first-team All-Patriot League selection who earned league tournament MVP honors, had to be helped toward the locker room after his right leg twisted awkwardly late in the first half, before eventually walking without assistance.

Rogers returned to the bench using crutches for the start of the second half and had his right knee taped and elevated.

He sustained the injury while defending Mount St. Mary’s forward Jedy Cordilia on a driving basket with 5:29 left in the opening frame and American down 36-28.

The fifth-year senior immediately clutched at his leg and lay on the court for several moments before being helped up. He also left the game with an apparent injury early in the first half before returning minutes later.

Rogers had 7 points on 3-of-4 shooting with 2 rebounds before the injury. He came in leading American with 17 points per game and ranks in the school’s top 10 for career points (1,856 points) and rebounds (760).

The Mountaineers play No. 1 seed Duke on Friday in Raleigh, North Carolina.