Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com BOSTON, Mass. – The Purple Eagles fell to Boston College, 7-2, in the teams’ first-ever meeting on Saturday. Boston College (28-18) dominated most of the game, taking a 7-0 lead over the Purple Eagles (16-31-1) through the first eight innings. Niagara, however, stayed in the game. In the top of the ninth, with bases loaded, Joel Brophy was … [Read more...] about Niagara falls to Boston College
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Niagara edges Manahttan in series finale, 5-4
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – With an exciting 5-4 win in the final game of a three-game series with Manhattan on Sunday, the Purple Eagles baseball team keeps its playoff hopes alive. In the bottom of the ninth inning, with the score tied 4-4 after two Manhattan runs late in the game and bases loaded, Christian Vangeison was hit by a pitch, sending … [Read more...] about Niagara edges Manahttan in series finale, 5-4
Niagara drops two games to Manhattan
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – In a series that could potentially determine their postseason fate, the Purple Eagles dropped two close, hard-fought games to the Manhattan Jaspers on Saturday. Game: Niagara 1, Manhattan 3 The Purple Eagles (15-28-1, 10-10 MAAC) took the early lead in the bottom of the first inning. With Julian Gallup on base, Michael … [Read more...] about Niagara drops two games to Manhattan
Niagara sweeps doubleheader at Iona
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – The Purple Eagles baseball team swept a doubleheader with the Iona Gaels on Saturday. “We’ve been talking a lot about sticking to our process and trusting our training,” said Niagara head coach Rob McCoy. “We’ve worked hard in preparation. Today we showed how well we can play when we stay relaxed and work the process. I’m … [Read more...] about Niagara sweeps doubleheader at Iona
Rider drops Niagara, 12-5
Courtesy of GoPurpleEagles.com NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – Although they got off to an early lead, the Purple Eagles dropped the final game, 12-5, in their season series with Rider on Sunday. Niagara (12-26-1, 7-8 MAAC) jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning when Michael Fuhrman singled to center field to score Greg Cullen. The Broncs (13-24, 5-7 … [Read more...] about Rider drops Niagara, 12-5