By Ronak Patel LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – Niagara’s basketball coach Joe Mihalich is a lot of things. He is often called the “Dean of MAAC Coaches”. He’s won often in Lewison (NY) over his first 14 years patrolling the Purple Eagles’ sidelines. Among them include a NCAA Tournament victory, two NCAA Tourney berths, two MAAC Tournament titles, two berths in the NIT and three … [Read more...] about Niagara’s Mihalich a coaching professor
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Niagara’s Toughness Leads To Victory Over Canisius
By Ryan Lazo BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Niagara Purple Eagles took punches to the gut, chest, waist and everywhere in between, but the young squad answered Canisius’ every move in a game that turned into an instant classic at the Koessler Athletic Center. A sold-out crowd of 2,196 fans witnessed a Canisius team that could not finish off Niagara when they were on the ropes and … [Read more...] about Niagara’s Toughness Leads To Victory Over Canisius
Jordan’s dagger lifts Niagara past Canisius, 66-65
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – The Niagara Purple Eagles men’s basketball team entered play Sunday with one of the longest conference winning streaks in the nation. That streak was in doubt until the final moments and then some. Marvin Jordan hit the game-winner with four seconds left on the clock as Niagara (13-8/9-1) defeated the Canisius Golden Griffins (13-8/ 6-4), … [Read more...] about Jordan’s dagger lifts Niagara past Canisius, 66-65
Box Score Breakdown | Grizzles @ Clippers
By Kyle Soppe Before I get started on the late game, let me take a second to put the Magic's collapse into statistical perspective. For those who weren't watching, Orlando led by 27 points in the third quarter in a home game against a Celtics team that was missing 40% of their starting lineup. Needless to say they blew the lead, and lost 91-83. The depleted C's ended the … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Grizzles @ Clippers
Green conducts Niagara past Canisius, 75-56
By Paul Casey Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- Holding the opposing team's leading scorer 12 under his season average is usually a good sign. Except when that player takes advantage of the opportunity to display his entire game. Antoine Mason and Marvin Jordan took care of the scoring, and leading scorer Juan'ya Green handed out 11 assists as the Niagara Purple Eagles defeated the … [Read more...] about Green conducts Niagara past Canisius, 75-56