Purple Eagles host Broncs in New Year’s Eve matinee
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS The Niagara Purple Eagles close out 2017 with a New Year’s Eve contest against the Rider Broncs on Sunday at 1 p.m. Scene Setter• Niagara had its…
NU men’s basketball edged in overtime thriller
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS NIAGARA UNIV. — The Niagara Purple Eagles erased a 17-point second half deficit to force overtime before eventually falling to the Iona Gaels, 98-93, on Friday night…
Canisius men’s basketball battles to 77-76 win over Rider
CANISIUS COLLEGE ATHLETICS Game RecapFour Canisius players scored in double-figures, but a late defensive stand by the Blue and Gold at the buzzer proved to be the play of the…
Missed opportunities lead to MAAC-opening loss for Canisius women’s basketball
CANISIUS COLLEGE ATHLETICS Canisius women’s basketball’s defense clamped down when it needed it most, however the Golden Griffins suffered from poor free throw shooting and possession conversion, as Fairfield defeated…
NU’s Scott earns third MAAC Player Of The Week honors
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS EDISON, N.J. – For the third time this season, Matt Scott has been named MAAC Player of the Week announced on Monday. Scott scored the game-winning basket…
Dillard and Massinburg named UB Athletes Of The Week
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO ATHLETICS BUFFALO — The University at Buffalo has named Cierra Dillard and CJ Massinburg as its athletes of the week. Junior shooting guard Cierra Dillard had her…
Late rally falls short as Canisus falls to Albany
CANISIUS COLLEGE ATHLETICS ALBANY, N.Y – Canisius sophomore Isaiah Reesescored 19 points and senior Jermaine Crumptonadded 16 points and nine rebounds, but it was not enough for the Golden Griffins,…
Men’s Basketball defeats Hampden-Sydney, 95-86
BUFFALO STATE ATHLETICS HAMPDEN-SYDNEY, Va.—Five Bengals scored in double-figures as visiting Buffalo State grabbed a 95-86 victory over host Hampden-Sydney today in the opening day of the Lucky Stone Holiday…
Scott’s last second 3-pointer caps NU rally at Norfolk State
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS NORFOLK, Va. – Matt Scott’s last second 3-pointer capped a frantic second half rally as the Purple Eagles defeated the Norfolk State Spartans, 85-82, on Saturday. Scott’s…
Turnovers plague Canisius women’s basketball in defeat to Morehead State
CANISIUS COLLEGE ATHLETICS Canisius women’s basketball turned the ball over a season-high 31 times, leading to 36 Morehead State points, as the Golden Griffins fell to the Eagles, 76-52 at…