Courtesy of MAACSports.com ALBANY, NY – Monmouth University’s Justin Robinson was selected as the unanimous 2016-17 MAAC Men’s Basketball Player of the Year. Quinnipiac’s Mikey Dixon claims the Rookie of the Year Award while Saint Peter’s University’s Chazz Patterson was selected as the Defensive Player of the Year. The 6th Player of the Year is Austin Tilghman from Monmouth … [Read more...] about MAAC announces 2016-17 major award winners
Downey learned more than Xs and Os at Canisius
By PAUL GOTHAM Turbulent comes to mind as a word to describe Kevin Downey's career as a Canisius Golden Griffin. The former Livonia Bulldog star and current Victor High boys basketball coach spent five years in blue and gold. Some might call it a lifetime when considering the experiences. From the passing of both his father and a fellow teammate as well as enduring a … [Read more...] about Downey learned more than Xs and Os at Canisius
Canisius moves on with win over Marist
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com ALBANY, N.Y. – Four Canisius players scored in double-figures, led by senior Phil Valenti who posted a game-high 23 points, as the Golden Griffins advanced to the 2017 MAAC Championship quarterfinal round with a 77-73 victory over Marist Thursday night in Times Union Center. The win improves Canisius to 18-14 on the season, while the Red Foxes see … [Read more...] about Canisius moves on with win over Marist
Top-seeded Bucknell defeats Army 78-62, advances to Patriot League semifinals
Courtesy of BucknellBison.com LEWISBURG, Pa. – Patriot League Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year Nana Foulland recorded 13 points, 13 rebounds, six blocks and three steals to lead top-seeded Bucknell to a wire-to-wire victory, 78-62 over No. 8 Army West Point on Thursday night in the Patriot League Tournament quarterfinals at Sojka Pavilion. The Bison … [Read more...] about Top-seeded Bucknell defeats Army 78-62, advances to Patriot League semifinals
Lehigh pulls out hard-fought 77-72 win over Colgate in PL Quarterfinals
Courtesy of LehighSports.com BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Lehigh's senior All-League players Austin Price and Tim Kempton combined for 47 points to help lead the third-seeded Mountain Hawks to a hard-fought 77-72 win over No. 6 seed Colgate in the Patriot League Quarterfinals on Thursday evening in Stabler Arena. Price scored a season-high 27 points while Kempton recorded his seventh … [Read more...] about Lehigh pulls out hard-fought 77-72 win over Colgate in PL Quarterfinals