By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Randy Mearns made a strong declaration in 2018, a statement that matched his new boss's vision for the new program but did not inspire any advance Memorial Day Weekend planning. The St. Bonaventure Bonnies, Mearns said, "can really build something special here." He went as far to tell The Intrepid that the program could one day win a national championship. … [Read more...] about Bonnies already contending for lacrosse title in “Wacky MAAC”
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Canisius battles to gritty 63-60 victory, sweeps Saint Peter’s
By GRIFFIN DELLA PENNA BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The Canisius College Golden Griffins defeated the Saint Peter's Peacock’s 63-60 Saturday afternoon at the Koessler Athletic Center in a hard-fought MAAC matchup. Today’s win for the Griffs was their second over St. Peters in 24 hours, after a 70-58 victory on Friday, bring their overall record to 3-3. As the game came down to the … [Read more...] about Canisius battles to gritty 63-60 victory, sweeps Saint Peter’s
Syracuse ties program record for made threes, tops Rider
By PAUL CIFONELLI Syracuse made 12 of its 18 three point attempts in the first half and made 15 in the game to tie its program record in an 87-52 win over Rider. The win gave Syracuse its first 3-0 start since the 2017-18 season, when the Orange won their first six games and made it to the Sweet 16. Joe Girard III, Alan Griffin and Woody Newton led the way from behind the … [Read more...] about Syracuse ties program record for made threes, tops Rider
Shorthanded Syracuse breezes past Niagara, 75-45
By PAUL CIFONELLI Alan Griffin and Kadary Richmond were both forced into the starting lineup due to injury and COVID-19-related issues, but the two combined for 26 points in Syracuse's 75-45 victory over Niagara. Quincy Guerrier led the way for the Orange with 23 points and 13 rebounds on 9-of-10 shooting. Griffin was expected to crack the starting lineup after it was … [Read more...] about Shorthanded Syracuse breezes past Niagara, 75-45
Fair, Williams nab Preseason Big 4 honors
By PAUL GOTHAM Dyaisha Fair (Edison Tech) added to her list of preseason honors while Jeenathan Williams (UPrep) looks to build off a strong sophomore campaign. Both of the former Section V standouts earned spots on the Big 4 preseason teams announced earlier this week. Fair, a sophomore, was named Preseason Player of the Year. Last season at the University of Buffalo, the … [Read more...] about Fair, Williams nab Preseason Big 4 honors