NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. - Niagara's offensive struggles continued Saturday as the Purple Eagles fell to Quinnipiac 70-38, dropping their 19th straight game this season.
 
How it Happened
The Purple Eagles (1-19, 0-12 MAAC) shot just 30.6 percent from the field and committed 22 turnovers in their 32-point loss to the Bobcats. Amelia Strong led Niagara with 12 points on 5-of-8 shooting, while Safiatu Kolliegbo added nine points.
 
Niagara briefly held an early 3-0 lead after Lore Porter's three-pointer in the opening possesion, but Quinnipiac responded with a 9-0 run and never trailed again. The Purple Eagles' offense stalled for long stretches, managing just 19 points in the first half.
 
The Bobcats (19-3, 11-2) steadily built their lead after halftime, with their advantage reaching as many as 34 points in the fourth quarter. Niagara was held to single-digit scoring in all four quarters, finishing with just eight points in the final period.
 
Niagara Notes
• Saturday marked the 25th meeting all-time between Niagara and Quinnipiac, with the Bobcats taking a 19-6 series lead.
• The loss is Niagara's 14th consecutive on the season and 20th straight loss to Division I teams dating back to March of 2024.
• Niagara's opponents have shot 45.0 percent or better from the field in eight of the last nine games.
• The Purple Eagles have shot under 40.0 percent in 13-straight games.
 
Up Next
Niagara will travel to downtown Buffalo on Tuesday, Feb. 11 to take on rival Canisius inside the Koessler Athletic Center. The opening tip between the Purple Eagles and Golden Griffins is set for 7 p.m.