NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - After a stellar four-year career as a Purple Eagle, women’s basketball standout Sarah Wilson (St. Catherines, Ont.) will join the BG Donau-Ries team in the German National League.
NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - On the basketball court, Rachele Folino (Novi, Mich.) spent the majority of her first two seasons learning on the job. With her junior campaign approaching, expectations are high for the 6-foot-0 forward to take on a larger role for the Purple Eagles. However, all of those thoughts and feelings have been put on hold for the time being, as the accounting major is knee-deep in a summer internship at Freed, Maxick & Battaglia in Buffalo, N.Y.
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NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – The Niagara University women’s basketball team has earned a spot on the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Academic Team Honor Roll, as the Purple Eagles finished 13th amongst Division I institutions, with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.361. Full Story » »
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.
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NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - The popular basketball game “Around the World,” sees a participant try to make various shots around the net, with each shot representing a different continent. The popular game now has a unique twist for Purple Eagle basketball player Erika Harris (Gahanna, Ohio).
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Manfredi Tabbed As Purple Pride Performer of the Week NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - Women’s basketball senior Michelle Manfredi (Jefferson Hills, Pa.) was named Purple Pride Performer of the Week for her strong play during the opening weekend of MAAC play.
Shaunna Ambrose
Ambrose Named Niagara University Athlete of the Week NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. – Senior Shaunna Ambrose (McKees Rock, Pa.) was named Niagara University’s Athlete of the Week Monday after helping the Purple Eagle women’s basketball team to a 1-1 record this past week.
Niagara Athlete of the Week Shaunna Ambrose
Ambrose Named Athlete of the Week NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. – Senior Shaunna Ambrose (McKees Rock, Pa./Vincentian) was named the Niagara University Athlete of the Week Monday after helping the Purple Eagle women’s basketball team to a 2-0 week and an undefeated start to the season (4-0).
