Today’s forecast: Sunny with a high near 70
The National Weather Service calls for sunny skies today with a high near 70. Overnight looks to be mostly clear with a low around 55. Saturday offers afternoon showers with…
Bulls dominate court in home-opening win over Nazareth, 85-38
BUFFALO — The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team allowed just 13 second half points on Thursday night, defeating Nazareth in its home opener, 85-38. The 38 points allowed by…
Lightning strikes down Sabres, 4-1
BUFFALO — The Tampa Lightning downed the Buffalo Sabres by a score of 4-1 at KeyBank Center Thursday night, the night of Sabres Head Coach Dan Bylsma’s 500th game as…
Canisius volleyball earns All-Conference accolades
The Canisius volleyball program had two players earn all-conference accolades as announced by the conference at the awards banquet on Thursday. Katlyn Tyler was named to the All-MAAC Second Team,…
3 Purple Eagles earn All-MAAC honors for volleyball
FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The Niagara University volleyball program placed three to All-MAAC teams announced on Thursday. Junior Rylee Hunt was named MAAC Co-Libero of the Year and named to the…
Canisius swimming and diving adds 7 for 2017-18
The Canisius College swimming and diving program has signed seven athletes to its incoming class, head coach Scott Vanderzell announced Thursday. Lexi Agee, Kelly Burns, Madison Chapin, Kelsey Childress and…
Canisius hockey opens homestand vs. Yellow Jackets
BUFFALO — The Canisius College hockey team opens a five-game homestand this weekend with a pair of contests against Atlantic Hockey Conference foe American International from KeyBank Rink at HARBORCENTER.…
Leon H. “Popeye” Pratt — Jan. 15, 1930 – Nov. 14, 2016
Leon H. “Popeye” Pratt passed away November 14, 2016 under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Claridge, PA on January 15, 1930 he was the son of Timothy R.…
Purple Eagles ink Wanzer to basketball letter of intent
NIAGARA UNIV. — Niagara women’s basketball head coach Jada Pierce has announced the signing of Claire Wanzer from Amherst High School in Amherst. She will enroll at Niagara University in…
NU volleyball to face Quinnipiac in MAAC Tournament Friday
The sixth-seeded Niagara Purple Eagles will play the No. 3 seed Quinnipiac Bobcats in the 2016 MAAC Tournament First Round at 5 p.m. Friday at the George Bisacaa Court at…