Courtesy of UBBulls.com BUFFALO, NY – Sophomore Don Kilian singled to right to plate Vinny Mallaro in the bottom of the eighth inning to secure the doubleheader sweep of Niagara for University at Buffalo baseball team on Tuesday night in the second game. The Bulls collected a 9-2 win in the first game of the doubleheader before handing Niagara the 4-3 defeat in extra innings … [Read more...] about UB walks off with doubleheader sweep of Niagara
Niagara Purple Eagles
Signed, sealed, delivered: Niagara Purple Eagles 2013-14
Counting down to tipoff and previewing the incoming freshmen of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference with a look at the Niagara Purple Eagles. Niagara finished 2012-13 with a record of 19-14 (13 MAAC wins). Chris Casey has taken the helm at Monteagle Ridge. The first-year coach welcomes eight freshmen: Aaron Bodie , Karonn Davis, Cameron Fowler, Wesley Myers, Dominique … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Niagara Purple Eagles 2013-14
Baron and Canisius trump Niagara, 77-70
By Paul Gotham LEWISTON, NY – “Daddy’s Boy! Daddy’s Boy! Daddy’s Boy!” The chant rained down from the Niagara University student section. “Daddy’s Boy! Daddy’s Boy! Daddy’s Boy!” Barely audible for much of the first half as the Canisius Golden Griffins built a 16-point lead and carried an 11-point advantage into the break, the chant gained momentum in the second … [Read more...] about Baron and Canisius trump Niagara, 77-70
Signed, sealed, delivered: Niagara Purple Eagles 2012-13
Counting down the days to tipoff previewing the incoming freshmen of the Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference. Next up is the Niagara Purple Eagles. Niagara's 2011-12 season ended with a 86-73 loss to eventual MAAC champion, Loyola, in the conference quarter-finals. Joe Mihalich and his staff welcome two freshmen to campus: T.J. Cline and Tahjere McCall. T.J. Cline 6’8” … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Niagara Purple Eagles 2012-13
Signed, sealed, delivered: Niagara Purple Eagles 2011-12
With October comes the official start of the college basketball season as teams begin practices. Follow along as Pickin’ Splinters highlights the incoming classes of the MAAC that are “signed, sealed and delivered.” On the docket for today: the Niagara Purple Eagles. Niagara's 2010-11 season ended with a 73-61 loss to Marist in the opening round of MAAC tournament. … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Niagara Purple Eagles 2011-12