Erika Harris Holiday Takes on a Different Feel for Harris NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - The popular basketball game “Around the World,” sees a participant try to make various shots around the net, with each shot representing a different continent. The popular game now has a unique twist for Purple Eagle basketball player Erika Harris (Gahanna, Ohio). Full Story » »

Women’s Basketball Adds Six Recruits NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – Niagara women’s basketball head coach Kendra Faustin announced the signing of six players to her first recruiting class on Thursday. The class consists of three guards, two forwards and a center who hail from Michigan, New York, Ohio, Ontario and West Virginia. Full Story » »

Rachele Folino Niagara Honored With APR Public Recognition Awards NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - Two Niagara University athletic teams were honored by with Academic Progress Rate public recognition awards by the NCAA on Thursday. The women's basketball and baseball teams both ranked in the top 10 percent in the nation. Full Story » »

Cathy Rutter Eight Cagers Named MAAC All-Academic ALBANY, N.Y. – Eight members of the Niagara University women’s basketball team were named to the 2007-08 MAAC All-Academic team. The Purple Eagles led the way with eight honorees, just ahead of Siena, with seven. Full Story » »

Cathy Rutter Women's Basketball Bows Out Of The MAAC Tournament ALBANY, N.Y. – The Niagara University Purple Eagle women’s basketball team was not able to keep up with cross town rival Canisius, as they fell in the first round of the MAAC Tournament 63-51 on Thursday afternoon. The Purple Eagles finish the season at 8-22. Full Story » »

	Manfredi Tabbed As Purple Pride Performer of the Week NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - Women’s basketball senior Michelle Manfredi (Jefferson Hills, Pa.) was named Purple Pride Performer of the Week for her strong play during the opening weekend of MAAC play.
Shaunna Ambrose	Ambrose Named Niagara University Athlete of the Week NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. – Senior Shaunna Ambrose (McKees Rock, Pa.) was named Niagara University’s Athlete of the Week Monday after helping the Purple Eagle women’s basketball team to a 1-1 record this past week.
Niagara Athlete of the Week Shaunna Ambrose	Ambrose Named Athlete of the Week NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. – Senior Shaunna Ambrose (McKees Rock, Pa./Vincentian) was named the Niagara University Athlete of the Week Monday after helping the Purple Eagle women’s basketball team to a 2-0 week and an undefeated start to the season (4-0).

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