Niagara baseball team secured a series win against Rider with a 15-10 victory, improving to 13-2 in MAAC play.

By the Numbers
  • Niagara had 12 hits in the game.
  • Rataczak drove in five runs, his second time with five RBIs in a game this season.
  • Schrader had three hits and four RBIs, his ninth multi-RBI game this season.
  • Groves hit .462 against Rider, going 6-13 from the plate.
State of Play
  • Niagara is tied for first place in the MAAC with Fairfield.
  • The team has won five MAAC series this season and has 26 wins, three away from tying the record set in 1975.
  • Niagara won its first road series against Rider since 2019.
What's Next

The Purple Eagles will play a non-conference game against St. Bonaventure on Tuesday at 3 PM. They have upcoming games against Quinnipiac, Fairfield, Le Moyne, and home series. The regular season concludes with a three-game series against Canisius in Downtown Buffalo.

Bottom Line

Niagara's baseball team's impressive win against Rider solidifies their strong standing in the MAAC, setting the stage for further success in the season while eyeing a record-equalling performance. Their upcoming matches promise to be crucial in maintaining their current momentum and positioning in the league.