By Ryan Lazo LEWISTON, N.Y. — The 174th all-time meeting between Niagara and Canisius seemingly mirrored the 173rd meeting from the opening minutes. Early frustrations for the Purple Eagles soon turned to ferocious right and left hooks to the faces of the Golden Griffins. And when freshman T.J. Cline nailed a corner 3-pointer to put Niagara up 64-62 with just 3:13 … [Read more...] about Niagara’s Too Talented To Continue Skid
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Baron and Canisius trump Niagara, 77-70
By Paul Gotham LEWISTON, NY – “Daddy’s Boy! Daddy’s Boy! Daddy’s Boy!” The chant rained down from the Niagara University student section. “Daddy’s Boy! Daddy’s Boy! Daddy’s Boy!” Barely audible for much of the first half as the Canisius Golden Griffins built a 16-point lead and carried an 11-point advantage into the break, the chant gained momentum in the second … [Read more...] about Baron and Canisius trump Niagara, 77-70
Niagara’s Mihalich a coaching professor
By Ronak Patel LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – Niagara’s basketball coach Joe Mihalich is a lot of things. He is often called the “Dean of MAAC Coaches”. He’s won often in Lewison (NY) over his first 14 years patrolling the Purple Eagles’ sidelines. Among them include a NCAA Tournament victory, two NCAA Tourney berths, two MAAC Tournament titles, two berths in the NIT and three … [Read more...] about Niagara’s Mihalich a coaching professor
Weekend gives opportunity to gauge the Griffs
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- The Canisius Golden Griffins took two over the weekend. In little more than 48 hours the Golden Griffins downed the Loyola Greyhounds and Iona Gaels. In other words, the Griffs trumped the reigning regular-season and MAAC conference tournament champions. In a virtual round robin of the MAAC’s top four teams, Canisius came out on top. … [Read more...] about Weekend gives opportunity to gauge the Griffs
Baron leads as Canisius harnesses the Gaels, 77-74
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – Billy Baron led five in double figures including six clutch points late in the game as the Canisius Golden Griffins avenged an earlier loss with a second-half rally to topple the Iona Gaels, 77-74 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference action Saturday night at the Koessler Athletic Center. Baron scored eight of the Golden Griffins’ last 12 … [Read more...] about Baron leads as Canisius harnesses the Gaels, 77-74