By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – One man’s junk is another man’s treasure. Billy Baron saw plenty of junk defenses Sunday afternoon. Freshman teammate Zach Lewis reaped the benefits. Baron and Lewis combined for 51 points as the Canisius Golden Griffins (11-6/5-1) downed the Monmouth Hawks (9-8/2-4), 87-67 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference action at the Koessler … [Read more...] about Baron, Lewis carry Canisius past Monmouth, 87-67
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The night Billy Baron wouldn’t let Canisius lose
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – It was fitting Billy Baron landed on his back after hitting his final shot of the night. The player laying on the floor where he left every ounce of his being. Mark down the date January 10th, 2014. The day, or night, when the Canisius Golden Griffins used two overtimes to defeat Rider’s Broncs, 94-91. It wasn’t Duke-Kentucky or the six … [Read more...] about The night Billy Baron wouldn’t let Canisius lose
Billy Baron’s Buzzer Beaters
Maybe lightning does strike twice. Not content with just one buzzer-beater, Billy Baron repeated the feat for the home crowd at Koessler Athletic Center. And earlier this year against Elon: … [Read more...] about Billy Baron’s Buzzer Beaters
Big stage is no match for Billy Baron
By Paul Gotham NOTRE DAME, IN – Billy Baron matched a career-high points. He set a career best for steals, minutes played and depending upon the situation, he either quieted or antagonized the largest crowd in his Canisius career. Yes, on the biggest stage thus far of his short career in Blue and Gold, the Golden Griffins senior point guard turned in a singular … [Read more...] about Big stage is no match for Billy Baron
Atkins and Notre Dame outlast Canisius in overtime
By Paul Gotham NOTRE DAME, IN – Eric Atkins scored 21 of a career-high 30 as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish rallied to defeat the Canisius Golden Griffins in overtime 87-81 in non-conference action in the Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Athletic Center on Sunday afternoon. Atkins hit 6 of 9 from the floor including 5 of 6 behind the three-point arc as the Irish erased a … [Read more...] about Atkins and Notre Dame outlast Canisius in overtime