Niagara baseball team secures first MAAC sweep of the season by defeating Iona Gaels in a doubleheader, winning both games.

The Big Picture

The Purple Eagles dominated the weekend series, showcasing a strong offense and solid pitching to secure victories and start MAAC play with a 2-0 record.

By the Numbers
  • Niagara had 16 hits in Game One, while holding Iona to just six hits.
  • In Game Two, Niagara had 11 hits and improved to 12-3 when recording 10 or more hits in a game this season.
State of Play
  • Purple Eagles' offense shined with key performances from hitters like Groves and Monile.
  • Niagara's strong hitting has positioned them as the top team in the MAAC with a .319 team batting average.
What's Next

Niagara Baseball heads into a challenging road stretch, facing Marist in a three-game series starting on Thursday.

Bottom Line

Niagara Baseball's impressive weekend sweep highlights their strong start in MAAC play and sets a promising tone for the upcoming games on the road.