Courtesy of MAACSports.com EDISON, NJ – ESPN has announced the two Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference men’s basketball wildcard matchups for January 29. On ESPNU, Iona College welcomes Manhattan to the Hynes Athletic Center at 7:00 p.m. in a rematch of the last three MAAC men’s basketball championship games, while Fairfield University hosts Canisius at Webster Bank Arena on … [Read more...] about ESPN Announces MAAC Wildcard Games for January 29
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A.J. English and Justin Robinson Named To Lou Henson Mid-Season Watch List
Courtesy of MAACSports.com EDISON, NJ – Iona College senior guard A.J. English and Monmouth University junior guard Justin Robinson have been named to the 2015-16 Lou Henson Mid-Season Watch List. The Lou Henson award is presented annually to the best Mid-Major Player in Division I basketball. English was selected as the MAAC men’s basketball preseason player of the year. … [Read more...] about A.J. English and Justin Robinson Named To Lou Henson Mid-Season Watch List
Canisius-Niagara game Jan. 22 flexed to ESPNU
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com The Canisius-Niagara men’s basketball game in the Gallagher Center on Friday, Jan. 22, will be broadcast live on ESPNU, as part of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference’s broadcast package, the league office announced today. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. The Griffs and the Purple Eagles will be meeting for the 177th time in series history Jan. 22, … [Read more...] about Canisius-Niagara game Jan. 22 flexed to ESPNU
Niagara grinds out win over Manhattan
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – A Justin Satchell tip-in with 1.2 seconds remaining lifted the Niagara Purple Eagles to a 55-53 win over the two-time defending MAAC champions Manhattan Jaspers on Saturday. In a game with seven ties and eight lead changes, the Purple Eagles (5-12, 3-3 MAAC) persevere to pick up consecutive wins for the first time since … [Read more...] about Niagara grinds out win over Manhattan
Weary Griffs drop third straight
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Jim Baron doesn't wear excuses well, so the Canisius Golden Griffins coach looked understandably uncomfortable Saturday afternoon discussing his team's recent slide. One week after an emotional victory at Marist, the Golden Griffins find themselves saddled with a three-game losing streak. Baron could not ignore the schedule. "It's … [Read more...] about Weary Griffs drop third straight