Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – The Niagara Purple Eagles opened their campaign with 77-75 victory at Little 3 rival St. Bonaventure in front of a near full to capacity crowd on Friday night. Game Recap The Purple Eagles pulled out the win with key baskets and forcing stops in a sign of maturation of the program. Niagara set the tone with a strong first … [Read more...] about Niagara opens season with win at St. Bonaventure
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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
Purple Eagles clipped in final minute
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