Courtesy of GoGriffs.com LEWISTON, N.Y. – Host Niagara shot 53.2 percent from the field as a team and junior Matt Scott posted a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds as the host Purple Eagles scored a 91-84 win over Canisius Monday night in the Gallagher Center. The win, Niagara’s second straight, improved the team to 7-14 overall and 4-6 in MAAC play, while the … [Read more...] about Niagara knocks off Canisius, 91-84
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Niagara snaps Saint Peter’s win streak
Courtesy of SaintPetersPeacocks.com JERSEY CITY, NJ – Saint Peter’s men’s basketball senior forward Quadir Welton (Philadelphia, PA/Math, Civics and Science Charter) scored his 1,000th career point and scored a team-high, 14 points in a 57-55 setback to Niagara University on Saturday afternoon in Jersey City. The loss snapped the Peacocks four-game winning streak and dropped … [Read more...] about Niagara snaps Saint Peter’s win streak
Adams sparks Bonnies in Big 4 Classic victory over Niagara
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com Jaylen Adams posted a game-high 23 points and handed out seven assists while Denzel Gregg delivered 16 points to lead St. Bonaventure past Niagara, 79-69, in the Big 4 Classic at Key Bank Center. St. Bonaventure (7-3) used a big first half run to take control of Saturday's contest, stretching ahead by a 32-17 score with 5:46 remaining in the … [Read more...] about Adams sparks Bonnies in Big 4 Classic victory over Niagara
Niagara grinds out home win over Norfolk State
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – Dominic Robb led Niagara with a season-high 18 points and tied a career-high with four blocks to help power the Purple Eagles to a 65-61 win over the Norfolk State Spartans on Saturday. Niagara played its first home game since November 23, returning back to the Gallagher Center after a four-game road trip. Three blocks … [Read more...] about Niagara grinds out home win over Norfolk State
Niagara downs reigning MAAC champs Iona, 74-58
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com The Niagara Purple Eagles wrapped up their MAAC opening weekend with a convincing 74-58 win over the defending conference champion Iona Gaels on Sunday. Niagara snapped several streaks in the win. The Purple Eagles collected their first win in the series since January 2013, snapping a seven-game skid, while picking up their first win at Iona … [Read more...] about Niagara downs reigning MAAC champs Iona, 74-58