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Niagara Purple Eagles 
University Niagara University Conference(s) Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, College Hockey America, Atlantic Hockey NCAA Division I Athletics director Ed McLaughlin Location Niagara University, N.Y. 14109, New York Varsity teams 18 Basketball arena Gallagher Center Soccer stadium Niagara Field Other arenas Dwyer Arena Mascot Monte Nickname Purple Eagles Fight song Colors Purple (PMS 268) and White Homepage www.purpleeagles.com The Niagara Purple Eagles are the athletics teams that officially represent Niagara University in college sports. Part of the NCAA's Division I, the Purple Eagles field 18 varsity level teams. They are members of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, College Hockey America and Atlantic Hockey.
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Teams
Mens Womens Basketball Basketball Soccer Soccer Ice Hockey Ice Hockey Cross Country Cross Country Tennis Tennis Swimming & Diving Swimming & Diving Baseball Softball Golf Golf Volleyball Lacrosse Rivalries
Niagara's fiercest rivals include:
- St. Bonaventure Bonnies
- Canisius Golden Griffins
All-Americans
- Calvin Murphy, 1970 (men’s basketball)
- Juan Mendez, 2005 (men’s basketball)
- Tania Pinelli, 2002 (women’s hockey)
- Allison Rutledge, 2007 (women’s hockey)
Academic All-Americans
- Brittany Bisnott, 2007 (women's soccer)
- Mariam Al-Shikarchy, 2005 (women’s tennis)
- Milena Matijevic, 2004 (women’s tennis)
- Reed Eastley, 2003 (baseball)
- Tammy Greek, 1993 (volleyball)
- Nancy Egerton, 1981 and 1980 (women’s basketball)
- Joan Thornton, 1980 (women’s basketball)
NCAA postseason appearances
- Women's Volleyball: 2010, 2009
- Men’s Hockey: 2008, 2004, 2000
- Men’s Basketball: 2007, 2005, 1970
- Women's Soccer: 2006
- Women’s Tennis: 2005, 2003
- Women’s Hockey: 2002
- Softball: 1998
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournamet Championships
- Women's Volleyball: 2010, 2009
- Men’s Basketball: 2007, 2005
- Women’s Soccer: 2006
- Women’s Tennis: 2005, 2003
- Softball: 1998
- Men’s Swimming: 1994
Regular-Season Titles
- Women’s Volleyball: 2010
- Women’s Tennis: 2009, 2003
- Men’s Basketball: 2005, 2001, 1999
College Hockey America Tournamet Championships
- Men’s Hockey: 2008, 2004, 2000
Regular-Season Titles
- Men’s Hockey: 2007, 2006, 2000
Fight songs
4 fight songs can be traditionally recorded at Niagara.[1]
Niagara
- NI - AG - RA, NI - AG - RA
- Fighting now for victory
- As our river rushing onward
- Drives and conquers all the way
- Rugged rocks and mountain depths
- Her onward progress cannot stay
- In strife as in life
- Old Niagara never falters in the fray
- NI - AG - RA, NI - AG - RA
- Fight, fight---- fight
- Fight, fight---- fight
The Battle Song
- Here's to old Niagara
- Onward to victory
- We're out to win, team
- Every loyal, ever loyal we will be
- Get in the game and win, team
- Though the odds be great or small
- For the glory of Niagara
- We'll give our all
The Alma Mater
- This is our home, our college home
- Though hard and strict she be
- The home of many a noble soul
- The shine of purity
- We love her rocks and river
- Wher'er we chance to be
- Shout "Rah" for Old Niagara
- And her lovely scenery
- Shout "Rah" for Old Niagara
- And her lovely scenery
Purple and White Fight Song
- Niagara U. is ready for the fight
- And when they fight
- They fight with all their might
- And when they play the game
- They play it right
- And when they lose
- They know they've met a worthy foe
- Come on and cheer, cheer, cheer
- For the Purple and White
- The team that's always ready for the fight
- And when Niagara U. is in the lead
- With the speed
- CHEER-YEA CHEER- YEA CHEER
References
External links
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Categories:- Niagara Purple Eagles
- College sports teams in the United States by team
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