NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - The fall sports season is just around the corner, and six Purple Eagle squads will have over 40 home events on the 2008 slate. Mark your calendars for the Aug. 25 women's soccer contest against Buffalo, which will mark the opening of the new Niagara Field under the lights.
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LEWISTON, N.Y. - Niagara golfer Jason Polka (Lewiston, N.Y.) is set to play in the 2008 Porter Cup Qualifier on June 30, trying to qualify for one of the most prestigious amateur golf tournaments in the nation on his home course.
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NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - Three Niagara student-athletes were named to the 2008 MAAC All-Academic team for golf, as announced by the league office on Monday. Two players received the award for the second time.
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Niagara Mike Jarvis (Lancaster, N.Y.) finished tied for third at the 2008 MAAC Championships on Sunday. The senior recorded a 3-over-par for the tournament, helping the Purple Eagles finish in fourth place.
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - The Niagara golf team fell from fourth place to sixth place after the second day of the 2008 MAAC Championships in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. on Saturday. Senior Mike Jarvis (Lancaster, N.Y.) is tied for third at 1-over-par (145).
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Mike Jarvis
Jarvis Claims Purple Pride Performer With Impressive Start NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – Senior Mike Jarvis (Lancaster, N.Y.) of the golf team had an excellent start to his fall campaign, earning Niagara’s Purple Pride Performer of the Week, Monday. The captain’s sixth-place finish at the Colgate Fall Invitational propelled the squad up the day-two leaderboard to finish sixth out of 15 teams.
Senior Chris Hart
Hart Named Niagara University Athlete of the Week NIAGARA UN., N.Y. – Senior Chris Hart (Ithaca, N.Y.) was named Niagara University Athlete of the Week Monday, after helping the golf team to a third place finish at the 2007 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championships this weekend.
Past Athelete's of the Week
Bryson Named Athlete of the Week NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. – Freshman Donald Bryson (Brantford, Ont./Brantford) was named Niagara University Athlete of the Week Monday after taking medalist honors and helping the Purple Eagles defend their title April 17-18 at the Cape May Golf Invitational in Cape May, N.J.