EDISON, N.J. – The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) has released the 2016-17 women’s basketball schedule.

The Purple Eagles begin conference play on Friday, Dec. 2 when they host Monmouth. Niagara then hosts Rider on Sunday, Dec. 4.

Niagara plays its last game of 2016 at Saint Peter’s on Dec. 30 and the Purple Eagles open their 2017 schedule at Siena on Jan. 2.

The Purple Eagles return home to host Quinnipiac on Jan. 5 and Marist on Jan. 7. On Jan. 13, Niagara travels to defending MAAC champions Iona before heading to Manhattan on Jan. 15.

Niagara hosts crosstown rival Canisius on Wednesday, Jan. 18 for the first of the teams’ annual Battle of the Bridge meetings.

The Purple Eagles host Fairfield on Jan. 20 and then head to Quinnipiac on Jan. 26, followed by Fairfield on Jan. 29. Niagara begins the month of February on its home court; NU hosts Iona on Feb. 2 and Manhattan on Feb. 4.

Niagara plays at Canisius on Friday, Feb. 10. The Purple Eagles then head to Marist on Feb. 12.

Niagara returns home to host Siena on Feb. 16 and Saint Peter’s on Feb. 18. The team closes out its conference schedule on the road against Rider on Feb. 24 and Monmouth on Feb. 26.

The 2017 MAAC Championships will be held from March 2-6 at the Times Union Center in Albany.

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