NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - The Niagara women's basketball team grinded out a 61-56 win over the Loyola Greyhounds on Monday night from the Gallagher Center. The Purple Eagles concluded their five-game homestand unbeaten for its longest winning streak in five seasons.
Anthony Nelson had nine points, nine boards and five assists.
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. - The Niagara men's basketball team (13-13, 6-8 MAAC) dropped a road conference contest at Rider (14-12, 7-7 MAAC) on Monday, 70-62. The Purple Eagles took a 14-point lead into halftime, but allowed 47 points in the second-half. - Full Story
NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - For the first time this season, the Niagara men's hockey team swept the CHA weekly honors, with senior Chris Moran taking home Offensive Player of the Week honors, along with senior Tyler Gotto and rookie Marc Zanette, who earned Defensive Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week, respectively.
NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - For his three point effort in a 6-2 victory over the RIT Tigers, junior forward Chris Moran (Buffalo, N.Y.) was named the Niagara Purple Pride Performer of the Week on Monday.
Michelle James
James Sets Up As MAAC Rookie of the Week
EDISON, N.J. - Freshman Michelle James (Cincinnati, Ohio) has been awarded for her efforts in the volleyball team's 1-1 weekend. The setter was named Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Rookie of the Week, as announced by the league office on Monday.
NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - For his strong play against No. 5 Michigan and his shutout against Merrimack, senior netminder Juliano Pagliero (Dalroy, Alb.) has been picked as Purple Pride Performer of the Week.
Cataract Travel is offering a two (2) night New York City Package in conjuction with the Niagara University Men's Basketball team's visit to take on both Manhattan and Fairfield.
The package includes:
Roundtrip motor coach transportation from Niagara Falls
Two (2) nights accomodations at The Hotel at Times Square
Tickets for both the Manhattan game on 2/26 at 7 p.m. and the Fairfield game on 2/28 at Noon
All applicable taxes
Because the games will be played on Friday night and Sunday afternoon, there is an entire day on Saturday in "The City."
