NIAGARA UNIV. — The Purple Eagles women’s basketball team dominated conference opponent Manhattan on Saturday, defeating the Jaspers 65-42 in the Gallagher Center.
The Purple Eagles got off to a quick offensive start, going on a 12-2 run in the final three minutes of the first quarter. Stroemple scored six straight points for Niagara and the Purple Eagles led the Jaspers, 19-10, going into the second quarter. Niagara took control of the game in the second quarter, outscoring Manhattan 26-9. Rampado scored eight points in the quarter and threes from Rampado, Morgan Baughman and Tiffany Corselli helped the Purple Eagles to a comfortable 45-19 lead going into halftime. Seven straight points from Stroemple in the third bolstered the Purple Eagles’ lead and Niagara was ahead of Manhattan, 54-28, going into the fourth quarter. The Purple Eagles ended the game strong, earning their first victory since Jan. 15 and first home victory since Dec. 7. A pair of free-throws from Emily Granruth cemented Niagara’s 65-42 win.
The Purple Eagles head to Canisius for the second installment of the Battle of the Bridge on Friday at 5:30 p.m. The game will air live on ESPN3.
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