Niagara University

(0-0)

vs.

Colgate University

(0-0)

Game #1

Nov. 10

Gallagher Center (2,400)

Niagara, Un., N.Y.

Tip-Offs: 7 p.m. ET

Television: none

Radio: Internet only

Websites: NIAGARA (PurpleEagles.com). COLGATE (gocolgateraiders.com).

The Records: NIAGARA is 0-0. COLGATE is 0-0.

Niagara Coach Bill Agronin: Agronin (Jacksonville ‘70) is 155-181 in his 13th season at Niagara.

Colgate Coach Kristin Hughes: Hughes (Elms College ‘91) is 21-38 starting her third season.

Series History: Niagara leads Colgate in the series, 21-13. More series information on page 2.

The Officials: Announced on game day.

SID Contacts: Niagara assistant athletic director/media relations Michele J. Schmidt; Colgate basketball SID Meredith Rieder.

Up Next: Niagara travels to Cleveland State for a 3 p.m. game at The Wolstein Center Sunday.

   NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. -- After waiting eight months for another season, Niagara University is ready to start its 33rd campaign when it hosts in-state rival Colgate University Friday at 7 p.m. in the legendary Taps Gallagher Center.

   Friday’s game is the season opener for both teams. Niagara looks to win its fourth consecutive home opener and  its first season opener since the 1999-00 season.

   Colgate is 11-22 in season openers after losing last season at Vermont. The Raiders sport a 5-14 record in road season openers.

   Friday’s game is the 35th meeting between the two teams.