Olczyk highlights third annual Hockey Face-Off Dinner
LEWISTON — On Monday, the Niagara University Department of Athletics and the Purple Eagles hockey team hosted the third annual Hockey Face-Off Dinner at the Niagara Falls Country Club. Niagara…
Rampado, Sherburne, Stroemple named NU women’s basketball captains
NIAGARA UNIV. — Victoria Rampado, Jamie Sherburne and Kaylee Stroemple have been named captains of the Niagara women’s basketball team for the 2016-17 season. “It is with great pride and…
NU baseball announces 10 newcomers
NIAGARA UNIV. — Head coach Rob McCoy announced ten newcomers to the Niagara baseball program. Peter Battaglia III, Matthew Brash, Brett Cook, Michael Gabriele, Philippe Langlois, Alexander MacKinnon, Nate Mascellino,…
Hockey Drops Tight Exhibition Game Against Western Ontario
NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – Despite nearly doubling their opponents in shots on goal, the Purple Eagles hockey team dropped a 2-1 decision to the visiting University of Western Ontario Mustangs…
Men’s Soccer Falls At Defending MAAC Champ Rider
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. – The Niagara men’s soccer team closed out their three-game road trip Saturday afternoon with a tough loss against the Rider Broncs. After a first half that resulted…
Purple Eagles set personal bests at Paul Short Run
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Several Purple Eagles had decent individual performances at the 43rd Annual Paul Short Run on Saturday. For the third straight meet, Tyler Van Leeuwen led the Purple…
NU hockey begins 2016-17 campaign with Saturday exhibition
October 1 marks the official start of the 2016-17 season for the Purple Eagles hockey team. Niagara opens its home schedule with three home appearances, beginning with an exhibition matchup…
NU cross country to race in Paul Short Invitational Saturday
The Niagara men’s and women’s cross country teams are back in action to compete in the annual Paul Short Invitational hosted by Lehigh University on Saturday. The men’s race begins…
Canisius women’s soccer bests Niagara in Battle of the Bridge contest
BUFFALO — Canisius freshman Gretta Dry broke the scoreless tie in the 54th minute and the Griffs never looked back as they rolled to a 4-0 victory versus visiting Niagara…
Rampado, Stroemple earn pre-season All-Big 4 Honors for NU women’s team
BUFFALO — Niagara women’s basketball forwards Victoria Rampado and Kaylee Stroemple were both named to Preseason All-Big 4 teams announced on Wednesday at the Big 4 Media Day at KeyBank…