By Stuart Seidel The game Saturday night at the Times Union Center was much more than just any game. It was a game that had bragging rights of the capital district on the line. A game where the winner got to call them selves the owners of the Albany Cup. The UAlbany versus Siena game is one of the most anticipated sporting events in the Albany area all year. Siena was nine … [Read more...] about Siena Struggles in Albany Cup
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Andujar grabs role as Manhattan’s alpha
By Paul Gotham Emmy Andujar nearly made history on Sunday afternoon. His coach sees the performance as nothing out of the ordinary. Andujar finished two assists short of the first triple-double in Manhattan's program history as the Jaspers defeated the Marist Red Foxes, 60-38. Manhattan's head coach Steve Masiello was not surprised by the senior guard's effort. In … [Read more...] about Andujar grabs role as Manhattan’s alpha
Valenti Named Big 4 Basketball Player of the Week
Canisius sophomore forward Phil Valenti was named the Big 4 Basketball Player of the Week on Monday after he averaged 14.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 steals per game last week in a pair of Golden Griffin road wins at Saint Peter’s and Niagara. In the win over Saint Peter’s, Valenti was good for a team-high 14 points and five rebounds, and in the … [Read more...] about Valenti Named Big 4 Basketball Player of the Week
Rebounds & Putbacks: Canisius 77 Niagara 64
By Paul Gotham First thoughts on the Canisius Golden Griffins 77-64 victory over Niagara's Purple Eagles. The Golden Griffins improve to 2-0 in the MAAC for the third year in a row. Pushin' the mercury Canisius entered play averaging 59.5 points a game on 35.4 percent (123-347) from the floor including 31.8 percent (42-132) behind the arc. The Griffs hit 49.1 percent … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Canisius 77 Niagara 64
Siena Opens MAAC Play With Convincing Win
By Stuart Seidel ALBANY, NY - Friday night's game at the Times Union Center was important for both the Siena Saints and the Quinnipiac Bobcats as it was the first conference game for both teams. Last year the two teams split the season series with the visiting team winning both contests, but this year Siena made sure they protected their home court. Going into the game … [Read more...] about Siena Opens MAAC Play With Convincing Win