By John Langley 1. A.J. English (Iona) Efficient player who can light up the stat sheet. Now one of the leaders for the Gaels. 2. David Laury (Iona) One of the few true big men Iona possesses, and he makes the most of it. Solid inside and out. 3. Zaid Hearst (Quinnipiac) The leader for the Bobcats has shown his scoring prowess all over the court. 4. … [Read more...] about MAAC player power rankings |12/29/2014
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Griffs defense shrinks the court
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- Making opponents play faster than they want is usually reserved for pressing teams. Those quads which trap in the front court force opposing teams to rush shots and make ill-advised passes. The Canisius Golden Griffins are accomplishing the same effect in the half court. Sunday afternoon the Griffs forced 19 turnovers in a convincing 67-48 … [Read more...] about Griffs defense shrinks the court
Rebounds & Putbacks: Canisius 67 Holy Cross 48
First reactions from the Canisius Golden Griffins non-conference win over the Holy Cross Crusaders. By Paul Gotham Forcing the issue The Canisius defense forced 19 turnovers while allowing nine assists. This after Thursday night's victory over Stony Brook where the Seawolves committed 13 turnovers with just five assists. In five of six Canisius wins this season the … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Canisius 67 Holy Cross 48
Emmy Andujar, Brice Kofane and the MAAC Slate
Saturday's results from MAAC men's basketball. Compiled by John Langley Belmont 73, Fairfield 61 Marcus Gilbert's 18pt, 7reb effort not enough as Stags fall to Bruins. Monmouth 74, Wagner 66 Five Hawks score in double-figures as Monmouth holds off Seahawks. Saint Joseph's 75, Marist 58 Isaiah Miles drops 23 for a Hawks team that shot better than 50% from the … [Read more...] about Emmy Andujar, Brice Kofane and the MAAC Slate
Williams, Canisius edge Stony Brook in overtime
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- Jeremiah Williams connected on a 16-footer as the Canisius Golden Griffins defeated the Stony Brook Seawolves in overtime, 60-59. The senior guard used a slight hesitation move outside the arc to set up the game winner with nine seconds left in the extra period. "The guy was playing off me," Williams explained. "I didn't want to pull up … [Read more...] about Williams, Canisius edge Stony Brook in overtime