Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – The Niagara baseball team swept a doubleheader with Saint Peter’s on Sunday to complete its three-game series sweep of the Peacocks. Game 1: Niagara 7, Saint Peter’s 0 The Purple Eagles (13-9, 4-2 MAAC) dominated the Peacocks (0-9, 0-0 MAAC) in game one, earning their fourth shutout victory of the season. Both … [Read more...] about Niagara completes series sweep of Saint Peter’s
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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
UB’s Vinny Mallaro collects MAC East Player Of The Week
Courtesy of UBBulls.com BUFFALO, NY - For the second time this season, University at Buffalo right fielder Vinny Mallaro has been named Mid-American Conference East Division Player of the Week, as announced by the league office on Monday. Mallaro is the lone UB player to earn the weekly recognition this season. The junior capped off his best week of the season on Saturday … [Read more...] about UB’s Vinny Mallaro collects MAC East Player Of The Week
Scott sets career-high as NU falls to Siena
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – Matt Scott poured in a career-high 31 points to lead all scorers, but Niagara was unable to overcome a slow start as it fell to Siena, 82-70, on Tuesday night. The Purple Eagles (5-16; 3-7 MAAC) jumped out to a quick 5-0 lead 1:56 into the contest, but the Saints (14-7; 7-3 MAAC) responded with a 19-0 run over the next … [Read more...] about Scott sets career-high as NU falls to Siena
NU edged at Siena
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com ALBANY, N.Y. – The Niagara Purple Eagles opened 2016 with a 75-63 setback to the Siena Saints on Saturday night in their MAAC road opener. “Both teams competed very hard and it was a good college basketball game with the score going back-and-forth a lot,” head coach Chris Casey said. “We lost the game by not rebounding the basketball. They did … [Read more...] about NU edged at Siena