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Sports at NU

Excitement and Competition for Everyone

At 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, we take great pride in our Purple Eagles! With 19 Division I men’s and women’s teams and more than 20 club sports teams, athletics is woven into the fabric of our historic campus and close-knit NU community. Whether you’re a High School athlete looking to continue dominating in your sport on one of our NCAA MAAC teams, or you’re looking for a more laid-back way to stay involved with a sport (or try out a new one!) at the club level, we hope you’ll find your team here! Or, you can participate in this great athletic tradition by cheering on your classmates at an upcoming game.

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Athletic Facilities

So many places to play! The 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Campus offers several state-of-the-art athletic facilities to serve as home to our Division I and club sports teams.

Gallagher Center basketball court
Gallagher Center

The Gallagher Center is 2400 seat arena. For nearly 70 years, the Gally Center has been the home of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s men’s and women’s basketball teams as well as the women’s volleyball program.

Dwyer Arena hockey rink
Dwyer Arena

Dwyer Arena is a two pad ice facility located on the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ campus. It’s home to the Mens division 1, Men’s and Women’s Club ice hockey programs and the Niagara Junior Purple Eagles.

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Kiernan Recreation Center

Kiernan Center is 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s all-in-one recreation complex. It is the home to club sports and offers more than 50 intramural, recreational & health/wellness programs for the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ community.

Kiernan Recreation Center
Oxy Aquatic Center pool
Oxy Aquatic Center

Situated inside the Kiernan Center, the Oxy Aquatic Center is a 25 yard 6 lane pool featuring 1 meter and 3 meter diving boards, and has served as the home of several Division I sports, including men’s and women’s swimming and diving.

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Athletic Fields

There are several athletic fields on campus, including the multipurpose, artificial turf Niagara Field and two baseball/softball fields.

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Tennis Fieldhouse

The Niagara Tennis Courts and fieldhouse are home to the Men’s and Women’s Division I tennis teams and includes a state-of-the-art court, storage and changing facilities, meeting areas, and a dormer.

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