Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Niagara University shot 78.6 percent from the field and 88.9 percent from 3-point land in the game’s second half, and junior forward Matt Scott led four Niagara players in double-figures with 18 points, as the visiting Purple Eagles scored a 94-81 win over Canisius Friday night in a sold-out Koessler Athletic Center. The win moves Niagara to 9-17 … [Read more...] about Niagara shoots down Canisius, 94-81
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Gallagher Center Court to be named for Frank and Barbara Layden
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. – When the Niagara University men’s and women’s basketball teams take the floor for the 2014-15 season, they will be playing their home contests on the newly named Frank and Barbara Layden Court. The official unveiling of the court will take place on Saturday, Dec. 6, before Niagara hosts Canisius College in a 3 … [Read more...] about Gallagher Center Court to be named for Frank and Barbara Layden
Niagara will look to Green for leadership
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Last season Joe Mihalich referred to Juan'ya Green as the Maestro. This season the Niagara University head men's basketball coach hopes he will be talking about his star guard's leadership qualities. It's not that Green didn't lead Niagara a season ago. He did. He topped the Purple Eagles in points (17.7) and assists (4.5) per game. He set … [Read more...] about Niagara will look to Green for leadership
Niagara to host basketball alumni weekend
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com. NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – The Purple Eagles men’s basketball program will host its inaugural alumni weekend from June 22-23 on the Niagara University campus. The weekend will feature great activities for the whole family, including clinics, autograph signings, contests and a commemorative program. Several alums from the program which began play … [Read more...] about Niagara to host basketball alumni weekend
Cormier, Etherly pace Loyola to win in MAAC quarters
Courtesy of LoyolaGreyhounds.com. SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Dylon Cormier scored 15 of his game-high 23 points in the second half, and Loyola University Maryland shot a season-high 63-percent from the field as the No. 2 seed Greyhounds defeated No. 7 Niagara University, 86-73, in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Quarterfinal on Saturday night at the … [Read more...] about Cormier, Etherly pace Loyola to win in MAAC quarters