Game #7 - Niagara Purple Eagles

The Catamounts continue play in the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic on Friday against Niagara in the M.A.C Center as the Catamounts continue on a 10-day, six-game road trip.   WCU and Niagara will meet at 5:00 pm.


The Cats and Purple Eagles have never met on the hardwood. Niagara, is a member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) and was selected eighth out of 11 teams in the MAAC Preseason Poll.

The Purple Eagles are 1-1 on the season after losing to Seton Hall, 83-72, and then a win over Buffalo, 92-81, in their last game. Niagara's victory over Buffalo was their home opener, as well as, the first victory for new head coach Chris Casey.

Niagara was led by junior Antoine Mason's 25 points in the win over Buffalo.   Freshman Ramone Snowden  added 15 points, and eight rebounds, along with sophomore Tahjere McCall's 15 points and eight rebounds. Mason was named MAAC Player of the Week on Nov. 18 after his 25 points against Buffalo. Mason was also named College Sports Madness MAAC Player of the Week.



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