Niagara’s leading point-scorer Stephanie Gartley scored to give the Purple Eagles women a 2-0 soccer victory over visiting Manhattan.

Shaylyn Lawrence took a chip pass from Chiara Greco in the 40th minute to give NU (10-4-1 overall, 3-2-0 MAAC) a two-goal lead that would not be relinquished.

Goaltender Ashleigh Bowers kept the Jaspers (5-6-2, 2-1-1) off the board in her shutout win. Her night was highlighted by a key save late in the first half on a header in the box.

The Purple Eagles will honor their seniors before their final home game at 1 p.m. Sunday against Saint Peter’s.

Islanders help Buff St. win

Heather Buzzelli set up former Grand Island teammate Ashley Mazurkiewicz for the opening goal in the Bengals 3-0 win at Potsdam. Goalkeeper Meghan Jarrell didn’t need to make any saves for Buff State (8-5-1, 4-2-1 SUNYAC).

UB gets shutout

The Bulls dropped to 4-6-4 overall and 0-5-2 in the Mid-American Conference with a 1-0 loss at home to Northern Illinois. UB will play its final home match at 1 p.m. Sunday against Western Michigan.

Men’s Hockey

Hills scores in loss

Jason Hill (Niagara Falls) had a goal 2:15 into the contest, but Buffalo State lost its opener, 2-1, at Geneso. The Bengals will play Fredonia today in to conclude the SUNYAC Challenge.

Women’s Volleyball

Bengals lose pair

Katie Sember (Kenmore West) had 10 kills in Buff State’s four-set loss to Brockport in the second round of SUNYAC Pool Play at the Buffalo State Sports Arena. The Bengals also lost a four-set match with Oswego.

Men’s Soccer

Donner helps Bengals romp

Andy Donner (Niagara-Wheatfield) had a pair of goals as Buff State won 8-0 over visiting Potsdam. The Bengals are 10-5 overall, and 4-3 in SUNYAC.

Men’s Basketball

Griffs-Bonnies tix on sale

Tickets for the Canisius vs. St. Bonaventure game on Nov. 29 at HSBC Arena go on sale today. They can be purchased at HSBC Arena, or any tickets.com locations, including Tops Markets.