Courtesy of GoGriffs.com NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y – Iona junior A.J. English, the nation’s fourth-leading scorer, posted a season-low eight points, but four of those came in the game’s final 29 seconds, as the host Gaels defeated Canisius 79-76 Saturday afternoon in the Hynes Center. The win improved Iona to 11-5 overall and 4-1 in MAAC play while the Golden Griffins slipped to 8-7 … [Read more...] about Canisius battles in loss at Iona
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Williams and Heath lead Canisius past Marist
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – Canisius senior guard Jeremiah Williams scored a career-high 17 points to go with five assists and senior forward Josiah Heath chipped in a career-high 15 points to go with a season-best 13 rebounds as the Golden Griffins went on the road and snapped a two-game losing skid with a 67-52 win at Marist. The Griffs improve to 8-6 … [Read more...] about Williams and Heath lead Canisius past Marist
Rebounds & Putbacks: Manhattan 63 Canisius 60
First thoughts after Manhattan's 63-60 victory at Canisius. Shane's world Manhattan led for 26- plus minutes. The visiting Jaspers pushed their lead to as many as 10. Seven straight Canisius points over two minutes midway through the second half changed that. Zach Lewis converted one of two free to give the Golden Griffins their first lead of the game at 44-43. Then Shane … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Manhattan 63 Canisius 60
Rebounds & Putbacks: Monmouth 73 Canisius 68
First thoughts on Monmouth's victory over Canisius in MAAC men's play. By Paul Gotham Bench Points Monmouth's bench outscored their counterparts, 38-18. That's not a typo. 73-38 = 35. Monmouth's bench outscored their starters. Andrew Nicholas (yes, that Andrew Nicholas) led the way with 14 points. The senior guard provided a spark in the first half when the Hawks … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Monmouth 73 Canisius 68
Canisius surges past UMKC
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius sophomore Phil Valenti scored a team-high 18 points, fellow sophomore Zach Lewis added 17 points, senior Josiah Heath chipped in 11 points and the Golden Griffin defense held visiting UMKC to 31.3 percent from the field for the game as Canisius scored its third-straight win with a 67-55 victory Tuesday night in the Koessler Athletic Center. … [Read more...] about Canisius surges past UMKC