Niagara hits milestone in volleyball
The Niagara volleyball team broke the school record for Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference wins in a season and did so at the expense of area rival Canisius. (Updated: 10/16/09 1:06 AM )
Local hoop teams get to work today
On Thursday afternoon Joe Mihalich was out and about on the last day of recruiting,
"trying to find the next Bilal Benn," but today the Niagara University coach gets to work with
the original as the Purple Eagles and the rest of the nation's college basketball programs
begin practice. (Updated: 10/16/09 12:07 AM )
Niagara men fit to be tied in opener
LEWISTON — It was the final few minutes of each period that proved the most difficult ticks of the clock for Niagara. (Updated: 10/10/09 7:08 AM )
NU women hire McKenzie
Chris McKenzie, who came to Niagara University in 1996 at the start of the men’s hockey program, has been named head women’s hockey coach of the Purple Eagles. McKenzie succeeds Margot Page, whose contract was not renewed after NU posted a losing record for the fourth season in a row, three with Page on the bench. (Updated: 05/21/09 6:50 AM )
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Rowing (Updated: 04/12/09 7:01 AM )
Page out as Niagara coach
Niagara will not renew Margot Page’s contract as coach of the women’s hockey team when it expires in May, Athletic Director Ed McLaughlin announced Monday. (Updated: 03/24/09 6:51 AM )
Eagles’ bid may not fly
There’s a scene in the movie “Hoosiers” where the Hickory High team is introduced in a season-opening assembly in the gym. Six players walk out to mild applause. There’s a brief silence as the fans realize Jimmy Chitwood, the star, is not among them. They begin chanting, “We want Jimmy! We want Jimmy!” (Updated: 03/14/09 7:18 AM )
Bank on it: NU knows how to win
ALBANY—Joe Mihalich has been telling people all year that Siena was head and shoulders above the rest of the teams in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. It seemed like typical posturing on the Niagara coach’s part. But tonight, we find out once and for all where his team stands. (Updated: 03/09/09 8:27 AM )
Purple Eagles swoop past Marist into semis
ALBANY—There was little chance of Niagara University looking past Marist and onto the semifinals of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament. All the Purple Eagles had to do was remember the sound of the Red Foxes celebrating in the hallway outside the Times Union Center after last year’s first-round matchup. (Updated: 03/08/09 7:05 AM )
Niagara plays another tie
LEWISTON—Niagara has a three-game unbeaten streak and a six-game winless streak after playing Alabama-Huntsville to a 2-2 tie Friday night in College Hockey America play at Dwyer Arena. (Updated: 03/07/09 6:56 AM )
Niagara stunner sets up clash with Griffs
ALBANY — Bring on the Griffs. (Updated: 03/06/09 6:52 AM )
Zeh named Coach of Year
Canisius and Niagara scored some major honors Thursday when the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference announced its season-ending basketball awards. (Updated: 03/06/09 6:52 AM )
NU nips Orange on ice
The Niagara University women’s hockey team defeated Syracuse, 3-2, in the College Hockey America quarterfinals Thursday night in Erie, Pa. (Updated: 03/06/09 6:52 AM )
Purple Eagles make attitude adjustment for Siena
LEWISTON—If there was one play that epitomized the tenacity that Niagara brought to the floor against Siena Friday night, it occurred with just over eight minutes left in the first half. Purple Eagles backup forward Kashief Edwards, a red-shirt freshman who plays the game with a perpetual scowl, became entangled with Siena backup guard Kyle Downey while battling for a rebound. The whistle blew, signaling a jump ball, but Edwards still had fuel in his tank. (Updated: 02/28/09 6:49 AM )
Victory at last for Niagara women
For the first time in three months, the Niagara women’s team enjoyed the thrill of victory. (Updated: 02/28/09 6:49 AM )
