Courtesy of GoGriffs.com The Canisius athletic department will celebrate one of the greatest three-year runs in men’s basketball program history on Jan. 24, 2016, when the Golden Griffins play host to MAAC rival Siena in the Koessler Athletic Center. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m., and the game will be broadcast live on ESPN3. On that day, the College will pay tribute to the … [Read more...] about Canisius to celebrate mid-1990s teams
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Rebounds & Putbacks: Canisius 84 Boston U. 68
First thoughts after the Canisius Golden Griffins defeated Boston University in non-conference action at the Koessler Athletic Center. By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- How it happened Phil Valenti drilled back-to-back three-pointers and scored eight straight as Canisius grabbed a double-digit lead early in the first half. After opening the scoring with a rebound and … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Canisius 84 Boston U. 68
Penn State powers past Canisius
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Penn State had four players score in double-figures, led by senior Brandon Taylor and his team-high 18 points, and the host Nittany Lions outscored Canisius 50-28 in the paint en route to an 81-67 win Thursday night in Rec Hall in University Park, Pa. The win improved Penn State to 6-3 on the year, while the Golden Griffins have now dropped two … [Read more...] about Penn State powers past Canisius
Relentless Reynolds is Griffs warrior on the glass
By PAUL GOTHAM Ball-Getter. Nose for the ball. Glass cleaner. These and more best describe Canisius Golden Griffin Jamal Reynolds. Opponents might not use as polite of terms. One year after grabbing 6.6 rebounds per game (the best average by a first-year Canisius player since Michael Meeks in 1992-93), Reynolds currently leads Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference with … [Read more...] about Relentless Reynolds is Griffs warrior on the glass
Canisius comeback falls short in loss to Quinnipiac
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- One can not find emotions in the box score. But make no mistake feelings play a role in the game. Case in point Saturday night at the Koessler Athletic Center when two teams with differing results from the previous night met. Canisius coming off a spirited win over a surging Monmouth club. Quinnipiac suffering a double blow falling to … [Read more...] about Canisius comeback falls short in loss to Quinnipiac