By Nastassja Posso NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. – Both Women’s and Men’s Golf have been showing excellence on the golf course as of late. Senior Sarah Godfrey became the first player in Women's Golf program history to win an individual title at an event when she won the Vanessa Picciotto Perrine Intercollegiate in a sudden death … Continue reading Purple Eagles soaring high on the golf course
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Roberts and Women’s Volleyball are killing it
Picture by purpleeagles.com By Nastassja Posso NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y.- Whatever changes the Women’s Volleyball team made to their strategy has been working almost to perfection. After starting out the season, 1-10, they’ve turned it around and been 8-2 The Purple Eagles are currently and ranked third in the MAAC with an 8-3 conference record. A … Continue reading Roberts and Women’s Volleyball are killing it
Student-athlete Profile: Sabrina Locas
Picture by purpleeagles.com. By Nastassja Posso NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y.- The starting goalkeeper for the Women’s Soccer team has been lighting it up in between the pipes for the Purple Eagles this season. Sabrina Locas was named MAAC Defensive Player of the Week on Oct. 28. It’s the second time she’s earned this honor as she … Continue reading Student-athlete Profile: Sabrina Locas
Purple Eagles soaring on the ice
By Nastassja Posso NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y.- It’s a great time do be an NU Men’s Hockey fan. With a winning streak up until their most recent game and being first in the conference, it is safe to say that the team has had a phenomenal season. Their last game was at West Point on Nov. … Continue reading Purple Eagles soaring on the ice
The swim and dive teams reach their halfway mark in the season
By Nastassja Posso NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y- Undeniably, this has been one of the best seasons for the NU men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams. The freshmen have stepped it up for the team in several occasions and it has really shown in the overall results for dual meets. Being the halfway mark of the … Continue reading The swim and dive teams reach their halfway mark in the season
Getting Cross Country back on track
By Nastassja Posso NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y.- Both of NU's Cross Country teams finished off another season considering several setbacks that range from recruiting, to practice facilities, and proper workout regimens. This season the team was down to seven runners due to recruiting. The team lost both assistant coaches last year which really affected the team … Continue reading Getting Cross Country back on track
Student-Athlete Profile: Darrel Harxhi
By: Nastassja Posso NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y.- Darrel Harxhi has started off his first pre-season as a Purple Eagle off on the right foot. Harxhi won the Flight I singles title at the Purdue Fall Invitational on Oct. 7. “It was a crazy atmosphere,” he said. “We were up against some tough competition at a big … Continue reading Student-Athlete Profile: Darrel Harxhi
NU increases study abroad opportunities
By: Nastassja Posso NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y.- Departments all across Niagara University are providing many opportunities for students that are interested in studying abroad this upcoming spring. Some of the courses will count as three credit hours and there will be one academic excursion with the purpose of traveling and learning about the history and … Continue reading NU increases study abroad opportunities
Student Athlete Profile: Annie Ibey
By: Nastassja Posso NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. - If there is any Purple Eagle that has given people a lot to talk about this season, it’s Annie Ibey. Ibey, a freshman on the women’s soccer team, has been earning some heavy titles ranging from MAAC nominations to nationwide recognition. Ibey has seven goals and three assists … Continue reading Student Athlete Profile: Annie Ibey
Purple Eagles swimming and diving split tri-meet
By Nastassja Posso VESTAL, N.Y. – On Saturday the Niagara women’s teams split a tri-meet against Binghamton and Siena. The Purple Eagles defeated Siena but came up short against Binghamton. The men’s teams only raced Binghamton’s team but came to a tough loss. NU's women's team defeated the Saints with a score of 173-97, and … Continue reading Purple Eagles swimming and diving split tri-meet