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Niagara University fires men's basketball head coach

The school announced Monday that head coach Chris Casey has been relieved of his duties with the Purple Eagles.
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FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2011 file photo, Long Island University Post's head coach Chris Casey reacts in the first half of an NCAA college basketball exhibition game against Connecticut in Hartford, Conn. A person familiar with the decision has confirmed that Niagara University has agreed to hire Casey as the Purple Eagles men's basketball coach. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because Niagara has not announced the move. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

SANBORN, N.Y. — Niagara University is making some changes with its men's basketball team. 

The school announced Monday that head coach Chris Casey has been relieved of his duties with the Purple Eagles.

Casey was head coach for the past six seasons.

“Chris Casey is a man of integrity and he was 100 percent committed to Niagara University during his time as head coach of our storied men’s basketball program,” said Niagara University Director of Athletics, Simon Gray. “Chris worked tirelessly, but we were not able to sustain success over the six years of his tenure. The tradition of Niagara Basketball is strong. The process of finding a servant leader who will return our program to excellence is underway."

Casey led the Purple Eagles to a 64-129 record during his six years, including a 39-77 record in the MAAC. 

A national search for his replacement will begin immediately.

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