Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com RIVERDALE, N.Y. – The Niagara Purple Eagles had their four-game winning streak snapped in an 82-72 defeat to the Manhattan Jaspers in their final regular season road game on Sunday. The first half featured four ties and six lead changes. Manhattan led 5-0 before Niagara reeled off seven straight. NU trailed 19-13 before going on an 11-4 run to … [Read more...] about Niagara drops regular season road finale
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Canisius walks off to clinch post-season berth
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com With the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning, Cyrus Senior drew a two-out walk to lift the Canisius baseball team over the Manhattan Jaspers, 3-2 at the Demske Sports Complex on Sunday. The walk-off win clinched the Griffs 11th-straight MAAC tournament appearance, the longest such streak in the conference. With the win Canisius improved to … [Read more...] about Canisius walks off to clinch post-season berth
Niagara drops two games to Manhattan
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – In a series that could potentially determine their postseason fate, the Purple Eagles dropped two close, hard-fought games to the Manhattan Jaspers on Saturday. Game: Niagara 1, Manhattan 3 The Purple Eagles (15-28-1, 10-10 MAAC) took the early lead in the bottom of the first inning. With Julian Gallup on base, Michael … [Read more...] about Niagara drops two games to Manhattan
Fordham Rams use seven to defeat rival Manhattan Jaspers
Playing zone defense keeps tight rotation on floor for Fordham By Joe Manganiello BRONX, N.Y. -- Sophomore Jermaine Myers made his second consecutive start for the Rams, playing 29 minutes and adding three assists in the 79-75 victory over Manhattan. He is arguably the Ram that has most benefited from a depleted roster, as Fordham has seen junior Ryan Canty leave the … [Read more...] about Fordham Rams use seven to defeat rival Manhattan Jaspers
Signed, sealed, delivered: Manhattan Jaspers 2013-14
Counting down to tipoff and previewing the incoming freshmen of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference with a look at the Manhattan Jaspers. Manhattan endured plenty of injuries in 2012-13 and registered 14 triumphs (nine in MAAC play). Steve Masiello's Jaspers advanced to the conference finals before falling to Iona, 60-57. Masiello welcomes three freshmen to … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Manhattan Jaspers 2013-14