https://purpleeagles.com/rss.aspxLatest news items for Niagara University Athleticsen-us60https://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/6/3/womens-basketball-tiara-johnson-introductory-press-conference-june-11.aspxhttps://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/6/3/womens-basketball-tiara-johnson-introductory-press-conference-june-11.aspxWomen's Basketball

Niagara University, NY - Niagara Athletics will be holding an introductory press conference for new Women's Basketball Head Coach Tiara Johnson, Thursday, June 11 at 1:00 PM.]]>Tiara Johnson Press Conference Graphic ReleaseWed, 3 Jun 2026 10:47:00 EST1039133https://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/6/1/womens-basketball-teams-and-matchups-for-the-inaugural-america-east-metro-mens-and-womens-basketball-challenge-announced.aspxhttps://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/6/1/womens-basketball-teams-and-matchups-for-the-inaugural-america-east-metro-mens-and-womens-basketball-challenge-announced.aspxWomen's Basketball

Edison, NJ - The America East Conference and Metro Conference today announced the participating schools and the full schedule of games for the inaugural America East – Metro Basketball Challenge, set for the start of the 2026-27 college basketball season.]]>2026 WBB America East Metro Conference ChallengeMon, 1 Jun 2026 11:20:00 EST1039132https://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/5/28/general-news-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-announces-rebrand-to-the-metro-conference.aspxhttps://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/5/28/general-news-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-announces-rebrand-to-the-metro-conference.aspxGeneral News

]]>Metro Conference Logo With NiagaraThu, 28 May 2026 09:14:00 EST1939131https://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/5/27/womens-lacrosse-gill-and-huhtala-named-to-iwlca-roster-for-2026-senior-all-star-game.aspxhttps://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/5/27/womens-lacrosse-gill-and-huhtala-named-to-iwlca-roster-for-2026-senior-all-star-game.aspxWomen's Lacrosse

NORTHBOROUGH, MASS. - Niagara women's lacrosse seniors Maddy Gill and Sydney Huhtala have been named to the IWLCA the rosters for the 2026 Senior All-Star games for Division I.]]>Sydney Huhtala Maddy Gill All Star GameWed, 27 May 2026 15:00:00 EST1439130https://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/5/22/baseball-concludes-season-at-maac-tournament.aspxhttps://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/5/22/baseball-concludes-season-at-maac-tournament.aspxBaseball

Wappingers Falls, NY - Niagara baseball fell to Fairfield 9-2 in an elimination game in the MAAC Tournament Friday night at Heritage Financial Park.]]>Rees Kozar Bats vs QuinnipiacFri, 22 May 2026 22:35:00 EST139129https://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/5/22/baseball-moves-on-in-maac-tournament.aspxhttps://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/5/22/baseball-moves-on-in-maac-tournament.aspxBaseball

Wappingers Falls, NY - Niagara baseball defeated Marist 6-2 in the elmination bracket to stay alive in the MAAC Tournament.]]>Nate Bennett PitchesFri, 22 May 2026 18:26:00 EST139128https://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/5/21/baseball-falls-to-fairfield-in-maac-tournament.aspxhttps://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/5/21/baseball-falls-to-fairfield-in-maac-tournament.aspxBaseball

Wappingers Falls, NY - Niagara baseball fell to Fairfield 4-3 in the Second Round of the MAAC Championships at Heritage Financial Park.]]>Curtis McKay Hits the Ball Against Iona 2026Thu, 21 May 2026 18:33:00 EST139127https://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/5/20/mens-ice-hockey-hockey-unveils-2026-27-schedule.aspxhttps://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/5/20/mens-ice-hockey-hockey-unveils-2026-27-schedule.aspxMen's Ice Hockey

Niagara University, N.Y.—Niagara hockey head coach Jason Lammers announced the Purple Eagles schedule for the upcoming 2026-27 season on Wednesday. The schedule features 10 non-conference matchups, and 24 Atlantic Hockey America contests.]]>Hockey Huddles Before Clarkson Game 2026Wed, 20 May 2026 13:34:00 EST539126https://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/5/19/tiara-johnson-named-womens-basketball-head-coach.aspxhttps://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/5/19/tiara-johnson-named-womens-basketball-head-coach.aspxWomen's Basketball

Niagara University, N.Y. — Niagara University Associate Vice President for Athletics Simon Gray announced today the hiring of Tiara Johnson as the new head coach of the Purple Eagles women's basketball program. Johnson brings more than 15 years of collegiate coaching experience, including stops at St. Bonaventure University and Providence College.]]>Tiara Johnson Welcome GraphicTue, 19 May 2026 13:00:00 EST1039125https://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/5/19/baseball-damiani-tabbed-maac-reliever-of-the-year-three-purple-eagles-earn-all-maac-honors.aspxhttps://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/5/19/baseball-damiani-tabbed-maac-reliever-of-the-year-three-purple-eagles-earn-all-maac-honors.aspxBaseball

Edison, NJ - Niagara University senior pitcher Andrew Damiani was named MAAC Reliever of the Year and All-MAAC First Team member, while Jacob Brooks and Rees Kozar all also earned All-MAAC Team honors and Nick Cote was named to the MAAC All-Rookie Team the conference announced Tuesday morning.]]>2026 Baseball All-MAACTue, 19 May 2026 10:32:00 EST139124