NU’s Hot Run

Niagara will look to sweep its five-game homestand when it plays the Loyola Greyhounds on Monday night in its Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Pink Zone® Game.

The Purple Eagles won their fourth-straight game to match their longest winning streak in three seasons when they defeated Rider, 68-56, on Saturday afternoon. Niagara, who is currently tied for third in the MAAC, has won six of its last seven games.

Niagara won the last meeting against the Greyhounds on senior day last season and has won the last two meetings at home.

Ready for Action

s Niagara has won six of its last seven games for its best run of since winning six out of seven games in Nov. 2006.

s Niagara’s four-game winning streak is the longest win streak in the MAAC.

s NU has forced 20 turnovers per game during its win streak.

s The Purple Eagles’ 6-5 conference record is their best record through 11 games since going 7-4 in the 2004-05 season.

s Niagara’s nine wins are the most under Kendra Faustin and the most since the 2006-07 season.

s Freshman guard Kayla Stroman was named MAAC Rookie of the Week for the second consecutive week and third time this season.

s Niagara started its five game homestand on Jan. 29 with a 65-63 overtime win over Siena. This is the longest homestand since playing five-straight home games from Jan. 21-31, 1998.  

s Niagara trails in the all-time series against Loyola, but has won the last two home meetings.

WBCA Pink Zone

The WBCA Pink Zone® initiative is a global, unified effort for the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association’s (WBCA) nation of coaches to assist in raising breast cancer awareness on the court, across campuses, in communities and beyond.

On the Court

Loyola Greyhounds (10-12, 5-6 MAAC)

Loyola won its last game against Canisius to snap its five-game losing streak. The Greyhounds have two players scoring in double-figures. Guard Miriam McKenzie is second in the MAAC in scoring.

Against the Greyhounds (Loyola Leads 28-13)

Niagara has won two of the last three meetings against Loyola. The Purple Eagles have won the last two home games, including senior day last season.

Last Meeting - February 22, 2009

Loyola 65, Niagara 70

NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – Niagara‘s three seniors, helped by a career-high 22 points from Kristina Walton, led the Purple Eagles to a 70-65 win over the Loyola Greyhounds on Sunday afternoon at the Gallagher Center. The win on senior day snaps Niagara’s 24-game losing streak.