Niagara Baseball Sweeps Iona Gaels in MAAC Play with Remarkable Hitting Performance
Niagara baseball team secures first MAAC sweep of the season by defeating Iona Gaels in a doubleheader, winning both games.
The Big PictureThe 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.
- 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.
Niagara Baseball heads into a challenging road stretch, facing Marist in a three-game series starting on Thursday.
Bottom LineNiagara Baseball's impressive weekend sweep highlights their strong start in MAAC play and sets a promising tone for the upcoming games on the road.
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