Canisius Golden Griffins 0, Niagara Purple Eagles 2

NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. (Interstat) — The Niagara Purple Eagles delivered a commanding defensive performance, shutting out the visiting Canisius Golden Griffins 2-0 in an NCAA men’s soccer match Wednesday night at Niagara Field. Defender Zachary Applewhite was the catalyst for the home side, contributing a goal and an assist to propel Niagara to its sixth victory of the season. The win solidifies the Purple Eagles’ position as a formidable contender, improving their record to 6-2-2. The loss extends a difficult stretch for Canisius, which fell to 2-5-1. The match, played before an intimate crowd of 452, defied the high-scoring projection… Read more...