NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - The Niagara men's and women's soccer programs were recently honored with a National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Team Academic Award for the 2008-09 season, one of just 98 schools that had both teams honored.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - The Niagara women's soccer team was 30 minutes away from claiming its second-ever MAAC Championship, but allowed three goals in a five-minute span to suffer a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat against the top-seeded Loyola Greyhounds in the MAAC Tournament Final on Monday afternoon from the Walt Disney Wide World of Sports Complex.
The No. 6 Niagara Purple Eagles will look to punch its ticket to the program’s second NCAA Tournament berth ever, but first must defeat No. 1 Loyola in the MAAC Championship game.
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. - Senior Chiara Greco (Hamilton, Ont.) netted her second goal of the MAAC Tournament in the ninth minute of overtime, capping a furious comeback that helped No. 6 Niagara (10-9-1) to a 2-1 decision over No. 7 Marist (8-10-2) in the MAAC semifinals on Sunday afternoon at the Walt Disney Wide World of Sports Complex.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - The Niagara women's soccer team led all conference schools with 14 student-athletes named to the MAAC All-Academic Team, as announced by the conference office during the 2009 MAAC Championships in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. on Saturday. Three players also earned All-MAAC honors during the off day of the Championships.
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Gartley Named Purple Pride Performer of the Week Senior forward Stephanie Gartley (Camlachie, Ont.) has been named this week’s Purple Pride Performer of the Week. Gartley has been the driving force of the Purple Eagles women’s soccer team this season.
Bisnott Earns Purple Pride Performer of the Week Accolades NIAGARA UN., N.Y. – Senior Brittany Bisnott (Brampton, Ont.) earned Purple Pride Performer of the Week, Tuesday, for her efforts in the women’s soccer season-opening victory over the University at Buffalo, Aug. 31. The forward tallied a pair of goals and assisted on the game winner in the 4-3 win over the Bulls.
