Walker commits to Niagara, becomes fifth Thunderwolf to go Division I-bound in last 14 years

Sophomore and Niagara Falls resident Atarah Walker announced her commitment to Niagara University of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) on April 2. In 53 career games at SUNY Niagara, Walker recorded 468 points and 474 rebounds, and her team-leading 9.1 rebounds per contest this season ranked 69th in NJCAA Division II.

Walker is the 30th SUNY Niagara player expected to continue playing at a higher level and the fifth at NCAA Division I since the end of the 2013-14 season.