Senior Eva Cunningham will play her last two regular-season games in the Gallagher Center this week.

   NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. -- After a brutal six-game road swing, the Niagara University women’s basketball team (14-11, 9-7) returns to the friendly confines of the legendary Gallagher Center when it hosts Siena College (12-13, 9-7) and Manhattan College (10-15, 6-10) this week. The Purple Eagles host the Saints at 7 p.m. on Friday and the Lady Jaspers at 2 p.m. Sunday.

   Niagara holds its own destiny in the playoff race. It is currently in a tie with Siena for third place. With a pair of victories this week, the Purple Eagles would finish in third place and receive a bye into the MAAC Tournament.

   Niagara looks to snap a two-game losing streak after falling at Fairfield in its last outing.

   Siena has lost three of its last four games, including its last road contest.

   Manhattan will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak and win its first contest on the road since beating Rider on Jan. 14.

    Friday’s contest vs. Siena will be televised tape delay on Lockport TV Channel 20 and can seen Saturday at 7 a.m., 7 p.m. and midnight, and on Sunday  at 7 p.m. Sunday’s game can also be heard live on Niagara University’s official athletic website at www.PurpleEagles.com.