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 » »

Cathy Rutter Women's Basketball Readies For 1st Round Game Versus Canisius The Niagara University women’s basketball team opens the 2008 MAAC Tournament with a clash against its cross-town rival in the Canisius Golden Griffins. Niagara enters the game winning three out of its last four, after wins over Manhattan, Loyola and Canisius. Canisius enters the game looking to avenge its 65-63 overtime loss to Niagara. Full Story » »

Six Purple Eagles Land on All-MAAC Teams EDISON, N.J. - The men's and women's basketball programs had six players named to the All-MAAC teams, as voted on by the head coaches and announced by the league office today. 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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