By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- Making opponents play faster than they want is usually reserved for pressing teams. Those quads which trap in the front court force opposing teams to rush shots and make ill-advised passes. The Canisius Golden Griffins are accomplishing the same effect in the half court. Sunday afternoon the Griffs forced 19 turnovers in a convincing 67-48 … [Read more...] about Griffs defense shrinks the court
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Rebounds & Putbacks: Canisius 67 Holy Cross 48
First reactions from the Canisius Golden Griffins non-conference win over the Holy Cross Crusaders. By Paul Gotham Forcing the issue The Canisius defense forced 19 turnovers while allowing nine assists. This after Thursday night's victory over Stony Brook where the Seawolves committed 13 turnovers with just five assists. In five of six Canisius wins this season the … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Canisius 67 Holy Cross 48
Williams, Canisius edge Stony Brook in overtime
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- Jeremiah Williams connected on a 16-footer as the Canisius Golden Griffins defeated the Stony Brook Seawolves in overtime, 60-59. The senior guard used a slight hesitation move outside the arc to set up the game winner with nine seconds left in the extra period. "The guy was playing off me," Williams explained. "I didn't want to pull up … [Read more...] about Williams, Canisius edge Stony Brook in overtime
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