Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – The Niagara Purple Eagles were edged by the Marist Red Foxes, 72-66, in their MAAC opener on Friday night. Game Summary In a game that featured nine lead changes and four ties, it was the Red Foxes who came out with a narrow win in the final seconds. Niagara trailed 66-64 when Marist’s Ryan Funk made a 3-pointer with … [Read more...] about Purple Eagles clipped in final minute
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Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Niagara Purple Eagles 2016-17
Compiled by PAUL GOTHAM Counting down to tipoff and previewing the incoming players of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference with a look at the first-year players of the Niagara Purple Eagles. Niagara finished 7-25 (5-15 in MAAC play) last season and fell to Canisius in the opening round of the MAAC tournament. Chris Casey and his staff welcome to the lineup Kahlil … [Read more...] about Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Niagara Purple Eagles 2016-17
Niagara splits doubleheader with Marist
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – After dropping a close 3-2 decision to Marist in the first game of a doubleheader on Sunday, the Purple Eagles bounced back with a 7-3 win in game two. “I’m proud of the way these guys handled the adversity we were dealt this weekend,” said head coach Rob McCoy. “Having to travel for home games last minute due to weather … [Read more...] about Niagara splits doubleheader with Marist
Canisius downs Niagara in triple overtime thriller
Phil Valenti scored a game-high 33 points. (Photo: Tom Wolf Imaging/ Courtesy: Canisius Athletics) Courtesy of MAACSports.com ALBANY, NY – The second game of the 2016 MAAC Men’s Basketball Championship saw the Canisius College Golden Griffs defeat the Niagara University Purple Eagles, 102-97 in a triple overtime championship edition of “The Battle of the Bridge.” It … [Read more...] about Canisius downs Niagara in triple overtime thriller
Canisius sweeps regular season series with Niagara
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius senior Malcolm McMillan and junior Phil Valenti each scored 14 points, while senior center Kevin Bleeker posted eight points, nine rebounds, three assists and two blocked shots to help lead the Golden Griffins to a 65-60 win over long-time rival Niagara Thursday night in the Koessler Athletic Center. The win, Canisius’ second straight, … [Read more...] about Canisius sweeps regular season series with Niagara