https://purpleeagles.com/rss.aspx?path=wbballLatest news items for Niagara University Athleticsen-us60https://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/6/3/womens-basketball-tiara-johnson-introductory-press-conference-june-11.aspxhttps://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/6/3/womens-basketball-tiara-johnson-introductory-press-conference-june-11.aspxWomen's Basketball

Niagara University, NY - Niagara Athletics will be holding an introductory press conference for new Women's Basketball Head Coach Tiara Johnson, Thursday, June 11 at 1:00 PM.]]>Tiara Johnson Press Conference Graphic ReleaseWed, 3 Jun 2026 10:47:00 EST1039133https://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/6/1/womens-basketball-teams-and-matchups-for-the-inaugural-america-east-metro-mens-and-womens-basketball-challenge-announced.aspxhttps://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/6/1/womens-basketball-teams-and-matchups-for-the-inaugural-america-east-metro-mens-and-womens-basketball-challenge-announced.aspxWomen's Basketball

Edison, NJ - The America East Conference and Metro Conference today announced the participating schools and the full schedule of games for the inaugural America East – Metro Basketball Challenge, set for the start of the 2026-27 college basketball season.]]>2026 WBB America East Metro Conference ChallengeMon, 1 Jun 2026 11:20:00 EST1039132https://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/5/19/tiara-johnson-named-womens-basketball-head-coach.aspxhttps://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/5/19/tiara-johnson-named-womens-basketball-head-coach.aspxWomen's Basketball

Niagara University, N.Y. — Niagara University Associate Vice President for Athletics Simon Gray announced today the hiring of Tiara Johnson as the new head coach of the Purple Eagles women's basketball program. Johnson brings more than 15 years of collegiate coaching experience, including stops at St. Bonaventure University and Providence College.]]>Tiara Johnson Welcome GraphicTue, 19 May 2026 13:00:00 EST1039125https://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/4/10/jada-pierce-steps-down-as-womens-basketball-head-coach.aspxhttps://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/4/10/jada-pierce-steps-down-as-womens-basketball-head-coach.aspxWomen's Basketball

Niagara University, NY - Jada Pierce, Niagara University's head women's basketball coach since 2015, has announced that she is stepping down from the position.]]>Jada Pierce on the court in 2026Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:16:00 EST1039056https://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/2/28/womens-basketball-drops-season-finale-at-merrimack.aspxhttps://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/2/28/womens-basketball-drops-season-finale-at-merrimack.aspxWomen's Basketball

North Andover, MA — Kenedie Haruna poured in a team-high 13 points as Niagara fell 60-44 at Merrimack on Saturday afternoon at Lawler Arena in North Andover, MA.]]>Women's basketball vs Siena on 12/19Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:13:00 EST1038968https://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/2/26/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-falls-to-quinnipiac.aspxhttps://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/2/26/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-falls-to-quinnipiac.aspxWomen's Basketball

Hamden, CT — Kenedie Haruna put together 12 points off the bench to pace the Purple Eagles in a 54-38 loss to Quinnipiac on Thursday at M&T Bank Arena in Hamden CT.]]>Kenedie Haruna 2025-2026Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:17:00 EST1038962https://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/2/21/womens-basketball-snaps-26-game-winless-streak-against-rider.aspxhttps://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/2/21/womens-basketball-snaps-26-game-winless-streak-against-rider.aspxWomen's Basketball

Niagara University, N.Y. — Jordyn Williams scored 13 points and Jade Rutledge added seven, including the go-ahead free throws down the stretch, as Niagara held off Rider 56-52 Saturday at the Gallagher Center in Niagara University, N.Y.]]>Jade Rutledge 2025-2026Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:03:00 EST1038951https://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/2/19/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-drops-weekday-contest-against-mount-st-mary-s.aspxhttps://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/2/19/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-drops-weekday-contest-against-mount-st-mary-s.aspxWomen's Basketball

Niagara University, N.Y. — Chasity Wilson scored 12 points and Talia Dial added 11 as Niagara closed strong in the fourth quarter, but the Purple Eagles fell to Mount St. Mary's 76-57 Thursday night at the Gallagher Center in Niagara University, N.Y.]]>Chasity Wilson against Brockport on 11/1Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:15:00 EST1038944https://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/2/14/womens-basketball-niagara-falls-short-despite-strong-fourth-quarter-effort-against-iona.aspxhttps://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/2/14/womens-basketball-niagara-falls-short-despite-strong-fourth-quarter-effort-against-iona.aspxWomen's Basketball

New Rochelle, N.Y. — Niagara women's basketball dropped their 25th loss of the season 72-55 to Iona on Saturday afternoon at Hynes Athletics Center in New Rochelle, N.Y.]]>Chasity Wilson 2025-2026Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:31:00 EST1038931https://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/2/12/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-shows-fight-despite-loss-to-manhattan.aspxhttps://purpleeagles.com/news/2026/2/12/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-shows-fight-despite-loss-to-manhattan.aspxWomen's Basketball

Riverdale, N.Y. – Niagara's women's basketball team battled through four quarters Wednesday, led by Talia Dial's 10 points and a strong defensive effort that forced 25 Manhattan turnovers in a 60-42 loss at Draddy Gymnasium in Riverdale, N.Y.]]>WBB vs. Siena on 12/19Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:35:00 EST1038921