Phil Valenti scored a game-high 33 points. (Photo: Tom Wolf Imaging/ Courtesy: Canisius Athletics) Courtesy of MAACSports.com ALBANY, NY – The second game of the 2016 MAAC Men’s Basketball Championship saw the Canisius College Golden Griffs defeat the Niagara University Purple Eagles, 102-97 in a triple overtime championship edition of “The Battle of the Bridge.” It … [Read more...] about Canisius downs Niagara in triple overtime thriller
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Jim Baron, Canisius agree to contract extension
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius Director of Athletics Bill Maher announced today that Jim Baron and the College have agreed to a three-year contract extension that will keep him with the Canisius men’s basketball program through the 2019-20 season. Baron, a 29-year Division I head coaching veteran, has compiled 461 career wins, making him one of 36 active Division I … [Read more...] about Jim Baron, Canisius agree to contract extension
Canisius sweeps regular season series with Niagara
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius senior Malcolm McMillan and junior Phil Valenti each scored 14 points, while senior center Kevin Bleeker posted eight points, nine rebounds, three assists and two blocked shots to help lead the Golden Griffins to a 65-60 win over long-time rival Niagara Thursday night in the Koessler Athletic Center. The win, Canisius’ second straight, … [Read more...] about Canisius sweeps regular season series with Niagara
Baron Receives Achievement Award from NABC
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) International Committee announced today that Canisius head coach Jim Baron will be presented with the 2016 NABC International Lifetime Achievement Award at the NABC Coaches Convention in Houston on April 2. The NABC International Lifetime Achievement Award is given each year to a coach who … [Read more...] about Baron Receives Achievement Award from NABC
Canisius rumbles past Marist, 81-66
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius junior Phil Valenti scored a game-high 20 points to go with eight rebounds and three assists and the host Golden Griffins shot 50 percent from the field en route to an 81-66 victory over Marist on Hall of Fame Day Saturday afternoon in the Koessler Athletic Center. The win, which snapped Canisius’ three-game losing skid, improved the Blue … [Read more...] about Canisius rumbles past Marist, 81-66