NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - The Niagara University men's basketball team continued its home success against the Loyola Greyhounds with a 82-70 win on Monday night at the 'Taps' Gallagher Center. A season-high six players scored in double-figures and the defense held the Greyhounds without a field goal for 10:46 late in the second half.
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The Purple Eagles play host to conference rival Loyola on Monday, closing out its season series with the Greyhounds. Niagara defeated Loyola 91-75 to open a month-long road trip for the Purple Eagles. That victory was a springboard for the Purple Eagles, as they have won six of their last seven contests dating back to Dec. 7.
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NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - The Niagara men's basketball team (11-3, 2-0) remained perfect in conference play with a 93-74 victory over Manhattan (7-6, 1-2) in front of 2,093 fans at the 'Taps' Gallagher Center on Saturday night. Junior Bilal Benn (Philadelphia, Pa.) recorded career highs with 24 points and 16 rebounds in the win.
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Whether it’s in the classroom, in his dorm room or on the basketball court, Demetrius Williamson is always thinking. Thinking about his future, ways to make his downtime more interesting or plotting his next move to the hoop. Williamson is always looking ahead, and that’s very evident when you sit down and pick his brain.
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The Purple Eagles return to the friendly confines of the legendary ‘Taps’ Gallagher Center for a pair of conference contests, beginning with Manhattan on Saturday night. Niagara resumes conference play after one of the most successful non-conference seasons in recent history. The Purple Eagles are one of nine Mid-Major teams with double-digit win, entering the contest at 10-3.
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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.
