Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. – The Niagara Purple Eagles finished their regular season with an emphatic 100-76 victory over the Marist Red Foxes on Friday night. For the second straight meeting, the Purple Eagles orchestrated a huge run en route to beating the Red Foxes. In the first meeting on January 7, Niagara engineered a 20-1 run in the … [Read more...] about Niagara scores 100 in win over Marist
Marist Red Foxes
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
Niagara rallies past Marist behind Scott’s career-high 32 points
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – Matt Scott’s career-high 32 points and a 3-pointer in the final seconds by Karonn Davis capped a furious second half rally as the Purple Eagles defeated the Marist Red Foxes, 69-66, on Thursday night from the McCann Center. “That was a terrific comeback by our team,” head coach Chris Casey said. “I thought the thing that … [Read more...] about Niagara rallies past Marist behind Scott’s career-high 32 points
MAAC Player Power Rankings |1/29/15
By John Langley 1. David Laury, Iona Laury continues to dominate the conference on the floor. 2. Zaid Hearst, Quinnipiac Hearst is a monster on the floor and is seemingly unstoppable. 3. A.J. English, Iona One of the top guards not only in the conference, but the country. 4. Ousmane Drame, Quinnipiac If not for Laury, Drame would be the best big in the … [Read more...] about MAAC Player Power Rankings |1/29/15
Matt Lopez, David Laury and the MAAC Slate
The weekend's results in MAAC men's basketball. Compiled by John Langley Saint Peters 69, Siena 55 Peacocks take care of Saints in lopsided affair. Marist 73, Fairfield 67 Red Foxes rap first conference victory. Manhattan 71, Monmouth 64 Jaspers rebound, grab victory over Hawks. Iona 87, Niagara 64 Gaels continue MAAC dominance with powerful performance over Purple … [Read more...] about Matt Lopez, David Laury and the MAAC Slate