University Niagara University Nickname Purple Eagles Division Division I (NCAA) Arena/Stadium Gallagher Center | Location Lewiston, NY Home Away Head coach Chris Casey Colors Purple, White | |
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The Niagara Purple Eagles men's basketball team is the college basketball team that represent Niagara University in Lewiston, New York, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. The team formerly played at the now-defunct Niagara Falls Convention and Civic Center from 1973 to 1982 and from 1988 to 1996.
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History
Niagara has played in the NCAA Tournament three times. They last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2007. They played in the National Invitation Tournament on 14 occasions, losing the final game against Maryland in 1972. Niagara has been ranked in the AP Final Polls twice, 16th in 1954 and 17th in 1970.
NCAA Tournament results
The Purple Eagles have appeared in three NCAA Tournaments. Their combined record is 2–4.
NIT results
The Purple Eagles have appeared in 14 National Invitation Tournaments. Their combined record is 9–14.
Wins vs Ranked Opponents
1950–51: vs No.17 St.Bonaventure 72–57| at No.7 St.Johns 77–75
1953–54: vs No.6 La Salle 74–66| vs No.16 La Salle 69–50| N No.14 Dayton 77–74| N No.4 Western Kentuckey 71–65
1954–55: at No.14 Holy Cross 72–68
1955–56: at No.18 La Salle 72–70
1957–58: N No.16 Western Kentucky 78–61
1960–61: at No.2 St.Bonaventure 87–77
1966–67: vs No.9 Providence 77–76
1969–70: N No.6 Tennessee 69–68| N No.7 Pennsylvania 79–69
1970–71: N No.9 Drake 87–77
1984–85: vs No.4 St.Johns 62–59