Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com. NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – The Purple Eagles men’s basketball program will host its inaugural alumni weekend from June 22-23 on the Niagara University campus. The weekend will feature great activities for the whole family, including clinics, autograph signings, contests and a commemorative program. Several alums from the program which began play … [Read more...] about Niagara to host basketball alumni weekend
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Mihalich fixes his gaze on the future
SPRINGFIELD, MA. -- Thirty years in a career path has a way of tempering one's enthusiasm. After all, when someone has seen things come, go, recycled and called something different it can be difficult to get excited. That's why Joe Mihalich's recent comments might give reason to pause and cause for concern. "It's amazing. Some people think it's a long season," Mihalich … [Read more...] about Mihalich fixes his gaze on the future
Cormier, Etherly pace Loyola to win in MAAC quarters
Courtesy of LoyolaGreyhounds.com. SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Dylon Cormier scored 15 of his game-high 23 points in the second half, and Loyola University Maryland shot a season-high 63-percent from the field as the No. 2 seed Greyhounds defeated No. 7 Niagara University, 86-73, in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Quarterfinal on Saturday night at the … [Read more...] about Cormier, Etherly pace Loyola to win in MAAC quarters
Green, Mason fuel Niagara comeback, 59-56
Courtesy PurpleEagles.com JERSEY CITY, N.J. – Freshmen Juan'ya Green and Antoine Mason helped carry the Niagara Purple Eagles to a second half comeback win against the Saint Peter’s Peacocks, 59-56, on Friday at the Yanitelli Center. “It was a great win for our team because we played poorly,” head coach Joe Mihalich said. “It had the makings for a disastrous night, but … [Read more...] about Green, Mason fuel Niagara comeback, 59-56
Niagara clips Canisius in overtime, 60-57
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com. NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – The Niagara Purple Eagles concluded their home schedule by escaping archrival Canisius in overtime, 60-57, for their ninth straight win in the series at the Gallagher Center. Niagara (12-16, 7-9 MAAC) improved to 12-2 in home regular season finales, including 4-1 against Canisius (4-22, 1-15 MAAC), and 12-2 against the … [Read more...] about Niagara clips Canisius in overtime, 60-57