Honor Roll

Tyrone Lewis (NIA)

Tyrone Lewis

  • Class
    2007
  • Induction
    2015
  • Sport(s)
    Men's Basketball
Lewis became first the freshman in conference history to earn MAAC Tournament MVP as he helped lead Niagara to the 2007 MAAC title. The Purple Eagles earned their third NCAA Tournament appearance and defeated Florida A&M, 77-69, in the opening round for the program’s first win in the NCAA Tournament in 37 years. Lewis is third all-time in scoring (1,849), first in steals (250) and 3-pointers made (290), eighth in blocks (76) and ninth in free throws made (395) in Niagara University history. Lewis finished his career as the only player in MAAC history to record 1,500 points, 500 rebounds, 200 assists and 200 steals. He totaled 1,849 points, 523 boards, 222 assists and 250 steals while adding 290 3-pointers. Lewis earned MAAC Defensive Player of the Year honors in his junior season.