By BILLY HEYEN Penfield-native Greg Cullen was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the 15th round of the 2018 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. Cullen starred at McQuaid during high school and has spent the last three years playing for Niagara University. This is the fifth straight year that a former Section V baseball player was drafted. As a junior at … [Read more...] about Niagara star, McQuaid alum Greg Cullen drafted by Atlanta Braves
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Cullen earns MAAC weekly honor
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com EDISON, N.J. – Niagara University shortstop Greg Cullen has been named MAAC Baseball Player of the Week, announced on Tuesday. This is Cullen's second time receiving MAAC weekly honors this season. Cullen was a standout in the Purple Eagles' 4-0 week which included a victory over Albany and a three-game series sweep of the Rider Broncs. In … [Read more...] about Cullen earns MAAC weekly honor
Niagara sweeps doubleheader at Iona
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – The Purple Eagles baseball team swept a doubleheader with the Iona Gaels on Saturday. “We’ve been talking a lot about sticking to our process and trusting our training,” said Niagara head coach Rob McCoy. “We’ve worked hard in preparation. Today we showed how well we can play when we stay relaxed and work the process. I’m … [Read more...] about Niagara sweeps doubleheader at Iona
Fairfield edges Niagara
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Though the Purple Eagles got off to an early lead, they were not able to hold off Fairfield, falling to the Stags 4-2 in the final game of a three-game series on Sunday. “For the most part, we played a good game,” said head coach Rob McCoy. “We got a good start on the mound and battled a good arm offensively. Unfortunately, … [Read more...] about Fairfield edges Niagara