Courtesy of MAACSports.com ALBANY, NY – The fourth and quarterfinal matchup of the 2016 MAAC Men’s Basketball Championship saw fifth seeded, Fairfield University defeat fourth seeded Saint Peter’s University, 64-55, at the Times Union Center. All-MAAC First Team Selection Marcus Gilbert was the Pepsi Player of the Game in this win for the Stags. Gilbert had 20 points on … [Read more...] about Fairfield reaches MAAC semifinal
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Fairfield outlasts Canisius, 74-71
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Coleman Johnson converted a pair of one-and-one free throws with 7.6 seconds remaining in the game, and the Fairfield Stags held on to defeat the Canisius Golden Griffins, 74-71 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play Thursday night at the Koessler Athletic Center. Tyler Nelson netted a game high 22 on 7-of-11 shooting including 4-of-7 … [Read more...] about Fairfield outlasts Canisius, 74-71
Canisius ends losing skid with 65-62 win at Manhattan
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius junior Phil Valenti scored a career-high 28 points and senior Malcolm McMillan added 17 points and six rebounds to help lead the Golden Griffins to a 65-62 win at Manhattan Friday night in Riverdale, N.Y. The win not only snapped Canisius’ four-game losing skid, but it also ended the program’s six-game losing streak to Manhattan, and it … [Read more...] about Canisius ends losing skid with 65-62 win at Manhattan
Canisius closes regular season on high note
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Jim Baron is one for reminders. Like the fact that his Canisius Golden Griffins were picked to finish tenth in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference standings. The veteran coach is also one for knowing how to motivate. The collective chip on the shoulder worn by Baron and the Golden Griffins led to history. Josiah Heath led three with … [Read more...] about Canisius closes regular season on high note
Canisius team effort leads to win at Fairfield
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com BRIDGEPORT, CONN. – Four Canisius players scored in double figures and the Golden Griffins held host Fairfield to 36.2 percent from the field and 21.4 percent from 3-point land en route to a 64-50 win Thursday night in the Webster Bank Arena. The win, Canisius’ third straight and fourth in its last five outings, improved the team to 11-7 overall and … [Read more...] about Canisius team effort leads to win at Fairfield