2008-09 Niagara Purple Eagles basketball — schedule and results
The 2008-09 Niagara Purple Eagles went 26-9 (14-4 in the MAAC) under head coach Joe Mihalich. Simple Rating System: 6.21.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 35 games from this season: 11–3 at home, 10–6 on the road, and 5–0 on neutral courts. The Purple Eagles scored 76.1 points per game and allowed 67.7 (+8.5 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 7 games, from Jan 26, 2009 to Feb 14, 2009. The most lopsided win was 103–63 over hartford on Nov 29, 2008; the heaviest defeat was 86–68 at Marist Red Foxes on Jan 11, 2009. The tightest finish was a 3-point loss against Rider Broncs (87–90). 1 game went to overtime.
Among Niagara Purple Eagles' 115 recorded seasons, 2008-09's .743 winning percentage ranks 15th. Previous season: 2007-08 Purple Eagles (19–10). Next season: 2009-10 Purple Eagles (18–15).
Game-by-game results (35 games)
Game recaps
2008-11-16: Niagara beat Towson Tigers 79–62 as Lewis, Tyrone scored a team-high 20. Franklin, Troy had 19 for Towson Tigers. Egemonye, Benson grabbed 16 rebounds.
2009-02-08: Behind Benn, Bilal's 17 points, Niagara rolled past Fairfield Stags 75–50. Nero, Greg had 15 for Fairfield Stags.
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