Niagara University Athletic Department Quick Facts

·     School: Niagara University

·     Address: Upper Level Gallagher Center, P.O. Box 2009

·     City/Zip: Niagara University, N.Y., 14109

·     Founded: 1856

·     Enrollment: 3,853

·     Nickname: Purple Eagles

·     Colors: Purple (PMS 268) & White

·     Affiliation: NCAA Division I

·     Conference: Metro Atlantic Athletic

·     President: Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M.

·     Alma Mater, Yr.: Mary Immaculate Seminary ‘67

·     Athletics Director: Ed McLaughlin

·     Faculty Athletics Representative: Dr. John Stranges

·     Athletics Department Phone: 716-286-8600

·     Athletics Department Fax: 716-286-8609

All-Americans                                                                                    

·         Calvin Murphy, men’s basketball, 1970, AP First Team

·         Juan Mendez, men’s basketball, 2005, AP Honorable Mention

·         Tania Pinelli, women’s hockey, 2002, AHCA First Team

·         Allison Rutledge, women’s hockey, 2007, AHCA Second Team

Academic All-Americans                                                                   

·         Mariam Al-Shikarchy, women’s tennis, 2005, third team at-large

·         Milena Matijevic, women’s tennis, 2004, first team at-large

·         Reed Eastley, baseball, 2003, first team

·         Tammy Greek, volleyball, 1993, first team

·         Nancy Egerton, women’s basketball, 1981 & 1980, first team

·         Joan Thornton, women’s basketball, 1980, first team

NCAA Tournament Appearances