Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com. NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – The Niagara Purple Eagles defeated the Hartford Hawks, 75-59, on Wednesday to give head coach Joe Mihalich his 250th career win. “I’m living the dream, I’m just lucky to be here,” Mihalich said on his milestone victory. Niagara (4-6), which played its first home game after a five-game road trip, had a big first … [Read more...] about Niagara sprints past Hartford; Mihalich gets win 250
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Regan’s career night lifts Buffalo past Niagara
Courtesy of BuffaloBulls.com. BUFFALO, NY – Will Regan scored a career-high 26 points and the University at Buffalo men's basketball team never trailed in a 77-67 win over Niagara at Alumni Arena on Saturday night. Regan shot 8-of-11 from the field, 3-of-4 from beyond the arc and a perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line. The sophomore forward also added a career-best … [Read more...] about Regan’s career night lifts Buffalo past Niagara
NU clips Loyola to extend win streak at Reitz Arena
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com. BALTIMORE – The Niagara men’s basketball team held off a late Loyola Greyhounds’ run to defeat the defending MAAC champions, 62-61, on Wednesday for its sixth straight win at Reitz Arena. “This was just a great win. It was a character win and it was hard fought,” said head coach Joe Mihalich who is one win away from 250 in his … [Read more...] about NU clips Loyola to extend win streak at Reitz Arena
Niagara edged At CMU despite second-half charge, 66-64
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com. MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – The Niagara men’s basketball team used a second half run to erase another 20-point first half deficit, but was unable to hold on to a late lead while falling to the Central Michigan Chippewas, 66-64, on Sunday. “It was a tough loss,” head coach Joe Mihalich said. “I feel like we lost, then won and then … [Read more...] about Niagara edged At CMU despite second-half charge, 66-64
Balanced effort leads Gaels over Niagara, 83-72
Courtesy of ICGaels.com. NEW ROCHELLE, NY - The Iona College men's basketball team earned an 83-72 win over Niagara in its 2012-13 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference opener at the Hynes Center. Junior Sean Armand's first collegiate double-double - an 18-point, 11 rebound effort - led the Gaels (3-2, 1-0 MAAC) to victory over the Purple Eagles (2-4, 0-1 … [Read more...] about Balanced effort leads Gaels over Niagara, 83-72