Purple Eagles baseball battles for playoff spot against Manhattan
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — The Purple Eagles battle for a spot in the postseason as they host the Manhattan Jaspers for a three-game series May 17 and…
Niagara Falls man sentenced on gun charges
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO, N.Y.—U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Jerry Brown, 63, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug…
Niagara student-athletes earn degrees at 2018 Spring Commencement ceremonies
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — Niagara University student-athletes received their diplomas as part of the 2018 spring commencement ceremonies on Friday and Saturday.Graduation celebrates the hours of dedication,…
Strong offense propels Niagara baseball past Rider
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — A strong offensive showing propelled the Purple Eagles baseball team past Rider, 8-2, in the opening game of the teams’ three-game series on…
AMHERST TIMES: Woman struck, killed crossing Niagara Falls Boulevard in Amherst
AMHERST TIMES A 41-year-old woman was fatally injured when she was struck by a car while crossing Niagara Falls Boulevard early Saturday morning, Amherst police said. Police said Jennifer L.…
Lockport man pleads guilty for his role in narcotics conspiracy
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO, N.Y. — U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Joseph Thompson, 68, of Lockport, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo to…
Niagara baseball to celebrate Senior Day this weekend against Rider
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — The Niagara baseball team hosts Rider for a three-game series May 12-13. The Purple Eagles and the Broncs will play a single game…
Niagara track and field wraps up day one of MAAC Championships
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. — Two Purple Eagles qualified for finals on day one of the 2018 MAAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Saturday at the Rider University…
Niagara baseball closes out non-conference play with victory over UAlbany
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — The Purple Eagles baseball closed out non-conference play with a 7-5 victory over the University at Albany Wednesday.Game SummaryFinal Score: Niagara 7, Albany…
Niagara softball’s Harrigan named to MAAC All-Rookie Team
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS EDISON, N.J. — The 2018 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) softball teams have been announced. Niagara’s Kelsey Harrigan was named to the MAAC All-Rookie Team, while nine…