Niagara coach Joe Mihalich’s contract has been extended, according to a university release. Terms of the new deal were not disclosed.
Last season, Mihalich guided the Purple Eagles to their most victories (26) since 1921-22 and was a game away from making the NCAA Tournament for the third time in the last five seasons. The coach, entering his 12th season, also won his 200th game along the way, and Niagara hosted an NIT game.
“Our investment in the men’s basketball program is centered around our investment in coach Mihalich,” Director of Athletics Ed McLaughlin said. “He is an ambassador for the university, a mentor for all of our student-athletes and an elite-level head coach. What he did last year and has been able to do with our program throughout his career is amazing and we want it to continue for a long time.”
