NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. -- Two longtime rivals collide Tuesday when the Niagara University women’s basketball team (2-0) hosts Little Three rival St. Bonaventure (1-0) at 7 p.m. in the legendary Taps Gallagher Center.

The Purple Eagles enter the game on a modest two-game winning streak after beating Cleveland State, 84-83 in overtime Nov. 12.

St. Bonaventure won its season- and home-opener, 80-60, over Siena College Nov. 11 and has been idle since.

Tuesday’s meeting is the 51st meeting between the two teams.

Tuesday’s game can be seen and heard live on Niagara University’s official sports website, www.PurpleEagles.com.