Rob Garrison Garrison Happy to be Holding Court Again VESTAL, N.Y. - Niagara Basketball's Rob Garrison (Niagara Falls, N.Y.) was featured in Friday's Buffalo News in a front-page article by Keith McShea, News Sports Reporter. Garrison and Purple Eagle teammate Bilal Benn (Philadelphia, Pa.) helped the Western squad to a 97-83 victory over New York City in the opening game of the 2008 Empire State Games. Full Story » »

Rob Garrison Nine Players Named to Empire Games Rosters BINGHAMTON, N.Y. - Nine current and former Purple Eagles were named to the 2008 Empire State Games rosters on Thursday. Two Niagara University men's basketball players and four women's basketball players were named to the 2008 Empire State Games basketball roster, while three players were named to the men's soccer roster. Full Story » »

Juan Mendez Mendez Lands On Canadian Senior National Team NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - Former Niagara basketball player Juan Mendez (2001-05) was named to the Canadian Senior Men's National Team on Tuesday. Mendez was one of 12 players selected to represent Canada at the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament. Full Story » »

Charron Fisher Fisher Leads PIT in Scoring; Lands On All-Tourney Team PORTSMOUTH, Va. - Niagara senior Charron Fisher (Pennsauken, N.J.) was named to the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament All-Tournament Team after leading all 64 players in scoring. The 6-foot-4 forward averaged 22.3 points per game during the three-game tournament. Full Story » »

Charron Fisher Fisher Selected to Play in Portsmouth Inivitational PORTSMOUTH, Va. - Men's basketball's Charron Fisher (Pennsauken, N.J.) has been selected to participate in the 56th annual Portsmouth Invitational Tournament that is taking place April 9-12 in Portsmouth, Va. The P.I.T. is the nation's oldest amateur basketball tournament. It is recognized by NBA and European scouts as the premier showcase for future professional players. Full Story » »

	Lewis Lands Purple Pride Performer of the Week NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - Men's basketball sophomore Tyrone Lewis (Levittown, Pa.) was named Purple Pride Performer of the Week for his efforts in Niagara's 79-73, season-opening victory over Central Michigan last Friday. The 5-foot-11 guard set a career-high with 26 points in the win.
Junior Charron Fisher	Fisher Named MAAC Player of the Week NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. – For the second time this season, Niagara University junior Charron Fisher (Pennsauken, N.J.) was named the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Week, announced Monday by the league office.
Senior Clif Brown	Brown Named Athlete of the Week NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. – Senior Clif Brown (Ferndale, Mich.) was named the Niagara University Athlete of the Week Tuesday after helping the Purple Eagle men’s basketball team to a 2-0 record last week.

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