Tag Archives: Niagara Purple Eagles

Canisius set to dance with Niagara in MAAC Tournament

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

Alshwan Hymes still thinks about it every day. He hasn’t been able to shake off Canisius’ 60-57 overtime loss to Niagara two weeks ago, when his open look to send the game to double overtime at the buzzer hit the … Continue reading →

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Niagara shows Canisius who’s boss

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

I spent my week watching Canisius and Niagara square off, as the Western New York rivals met each of the last three nights. There was hockey on Tuesday, men’s basketball on Wednesday and another hockey game Thursday. Neither Canisius team … Continue reading →

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Niagara sneaks past Canisius in OT; Griffs drop 10th straight

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

LEWISTON — For as disappointing as this season has been for the Canisius Golden Griffins, they were in a position Wednesday night to make it all go away. A win over rival Niagara on its home court wouldn’t erase Canisius’ 4-21 … Continue reading →

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Quick-strike Niagara beats Canisius in home-and-home opener

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

Chris Lochner and Ryan Murphy scored goals 18 seconds apart early in the second period Tuesday night at Buffalo State Ice Arena to put the Niagara Purple Eagles up 3-0 and sink Canisius into a hole it would never recover … Continue reading →

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