Men's Basketball Falls at Rider, 70-62 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 » »

Defense Clamps Down For 66-54 Win Over Canisius NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - Rivalry games seem to bring the best out in the Niagara men's basketball team. The Purple Eagles used a strong defensive effort throughout the contest to topple crosstown rival Canisius, 66-54, in front of a sold-out 'Taps' Gallagher Center on Friday night. Full Story » »

Rivalry Renewed: Men's Hoops Hosts Canisius Friday Niagara and cross-town rival Canisius met on the ‘Taps’ Gallagher Center hardwood for a rematch of last Friday’s overtime contest. The Purple Eagles will be looking to avenge just their second loss in the last 14 games against their rivals. Full Story » »

Niagara's Lewis Featured on ESPN.com BRISTOL, Conn. - Niagara senior basketball player Tyrone Lewis is featured in an ESPN.com online story. The reigning MAAC Defensive Player of the Year was recently interviewed by Dana O'Neil and the story can be seen on the ESPN.com College Basketball Home Page, or by clicking here. Full Story » »

Men's Hoops Draws Milwaukee for BracketBusters MILWAUKEE - The Niagara men's basketball team will travel to play Wisconsin-Milwaukee in this year's BracketBusters event, scheduled for Sat., Feb. 20. It will mark the sixth season that the Purple Eagles have participated in the event. Full Story » »

	Lewis Lands Purple Pride Performer of the Week NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - Men's basketball sophomore Tyrone Lewis (Levittown, Pa.) was named Purple Pride Performer of the Week for his efforts in Niagara's 79-73, season-opening victory over Central Michigan last Friday. The 5-foot-11 guard set a career-high with 26 points in the win.
Junior Charron Fisher	Fisher Named MAAC Player of the Week NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. – For the second time this season, Niagara University junior Charron Fisher (Pennsauken, N.J.) was named the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Week, announced Monday by the league office.
Senior Clif Brown	Brown Named Athlete of the Week NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. – Senior Clif Brown (Ferndale, Mich.) was named the Niagara University Athlete of the Week Tuesday after helping the Purple Eagle men’s basketball team to a 2-0 record last week.

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