(Senior forwards J.R. Duffey (L) and Greg Noel hold the MAAC championship trophy at a Gallagher Center rally on Mar. 6.)

For the second time in three years, the Niagara University men's basketball team has reached the NCAA tournament.  Relive moments from the Purple Eagles' return from the MAAC championships, as well as Selection Sunday.  We have also captured candid moments from the team, and its purple-clad fans, departing for the "play-in" game against Florida A&M.  Click here for the photo album.

Other links of interest:

NU alum? Get the latest information at Niagaraalumni.com.

Men's basketball coverage at PurpleEagles.com.

Men's basketball coverage at NCAAsports.com.

NCAAsports game wrap of Florida A&M/Niagara "play-in" game.

Yahoo! Sports photos from Florida A&M/Niagara "play-in" game.

CBS Sportsline's NCAA tournament West region coverage.