Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – The Niagara Purple Eagles erased a 12-point second half deficit to edge the Iona Gaels, 85-84, on Friday night for their fourth straight win. The Purple Eagles, who trailed 51-39 in the early stages of the second half, charged back to regain the lead, and then held off the Gaels in the final five minutes to pull out the … [Read more...] about Niagara rallies at Iona for fourth straight win
Marvin Prochet
Niagara downs reigning MAAC champs Iona, 74-58
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com The Niagara Purple Eagles wrapped up their MAAC opening weekend with a convincing 74-58 win over the defending conference champion Iona Gaels on Sunday. Niagara snapped several streaks in the win. The Purple Eagles collected their first win in the series since January 2013, snapping a seven-game skid, while picking up their first win at Iona … [Read more...] about Niagara downs reigning MAAC champs Iona, 74-58