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…
Thomas. F. Palermo — Nov. 7, 1947 – Nov. 16, 2016
Thomas F. Palermo of Lewiston, NY, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Lewiston, NY. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY on November 7, 1947, the…
Eminent Polish conductor/composer to lead BPO on Dec. 3 and 4
BUFFALO — Poland’s most eminent classical music figure is coming to Buffalo. Krzysztof Penderecki will guest-conduct the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra at 8 p.m. Saturday Dec. 3 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday,…
NU hockey starts 4-game road stretch at Sacred Heart
Following a 5-4 victory Tuesday night against the Mercyhurst Lakers, Niagara University continues Atlantic Hockey play with four straight road games to close the month of November, starting this weekend…