Niagara Purple Eagles men's soccer
Niagara Purple Eagles |
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University |
Niagara University |
Conference |
MAAC |
Location |
Lewiston, NY |
Head Coach |
Eric Barnes (2nd year) |
Stadium |
Niagara Field (Capacity: 1,200) |
Nickname |
Purple Eagles |
Colors |
Purple and White
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NCAA Tournament Appearances |
2012 |
Conference Tournament Champions |
2012 |
The Niagara Purple Eagles men's soccer team is the men's college soccer team that represent Niagara University (Lewiston, New York, United States) and competes in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) of NCAA Division I. The Purple Eagles play their home games at Niagara Field on the campus of Niagara University. The team colors are purple PMS 268 and white.
History
The team played their first season in 1969, and joined the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) in 1989.
In the 2012 season, the team won its first MAAC tournament title and the program's first NCAA play-in berth, losing against Michigan on the first round (1-3).
All-Time School Records
- At the end of the 2012 season, the team holds an all time record of 247-367-60 overall and 63-89-18 in MAAC.
- Most wins were obtained in the 1970 (11-3-0) and 2008 (11-6-3) seasons.
- Most goals scored and biggest margin of victory happened 19 September 1970: Niagara 17 - Canisius 0.
- Most goals in a Single Game by a player Adrian Philip Humphries 19 September 1970 v. Canisius
All-Time Head Coaches
Years | Head Coach | Record | Postseason |
1969–1970 | Alphonse Montagna | 19-7-1 | - |
1971–1972 | Michael Gomez | 16-3-2 | - |
1973 | Philip Humphries | 5-4-3 | - |
1974–1981 | Jean Tassy | 47-40-7 | - |
1982–1983 | Richard White | 9-12-3 | - |
1984 | Niels Guldbjerg | 4-8-0 | - |
1985–1990 | Gus Campbell | 37-52-5 | - |
1991–1992 | Don Antonio | 0-29-1 | - |
1993 | Joe DeTommaso | 2-13-0 | - |
1994–1995 | Chris Spacone | 0-31-0 | - |
1996–1997 | Paul James | 13-17-4 | - |
1998–2001 | Tim Smith | 12-59-4 | - |
2002-2011 | Dermot McGrane | 61-86-21 | - |
2011-2012 | Chase Brooks | 22-6-9 | 0-1 |
2013- | Eric Barnes | 5-12-1 | |
NCAA Division I Playoffs
Notable players
References
External links
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- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Business
- College of Education
- College of Hospitality and Tourism Management
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- MAAC Tournament
- Player of the Year
- Freshman of the Year
- Coach of the Year
- All-MAAC teams
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