By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – Jordan Heath notched his third career double-double as the Cansius Golden Griffins opened Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play with a resounding 82-67 victory over the St. Peter’s Peacocks Friday night at the Koessler Athletic Center. Heath hit 11-of-17 from the floor including 4-of-6 behind the arc and added a pair of free throws for a … [Read more...] about Heath, Canisius cruise to win in conference opener
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Could Billy Baron’s buzzer-beater galvanize Canisius?
There comes a moment for any team with championship aspirations where a season takes direction or meaning. Many times that moment occurs during practice and away from the camera. Sometimes it happens for fans to see. Billy Baron's buzzer beater Tuesday night which lifted Canisius past Elon might have been that moment. That this happened so early in the season for the … [Read more...] about Could Billy Baron’s buzzer-beater galvanize Canisius?
Valenti’s spark off the bench shows promise
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. – More than seven minutes remained in the first half of Monday night’s matchup between the Canisius Golden Griffins and South Dakota Coyotes when Jordan Heath joined his frontcourt mate Chris Manhertz on the pine with two fouls. A feeling of discomfort had to exist on the Canisius sidelines with both starting forwards sitting on the bench. The … [Read more...] about Valenti’s spark off the bench shows promise
Baron foils South Dakota’s gameplan
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – Fifty-seven seconds remained on the Koessler Athletic Center clock when Billy Baron let fly from the top of the key. Like he had done so many times last year and several times on this evening, the senior point guard’s shot found the twine. For the third time in the last ten minutes of the game Baron connected from behind the arc and gave the … [Read more...] about Baron foils South Dakota’s gameplan
Signed, sealed, delivered: Canisius Golden Griffins 2013-14
Counting down to tipoff and previewing the incoming freshmen of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference with a look at the Canisius Golden Griffins. During his first year at the helm Jim Baron directed Canisius to a 20-14 (11 MAAC victories) mark. Coach Baron welcomes five freshmen and two transfers to campus: Jermaine Crumpton, Lou Dunbar, Zach Lewis, Kassius … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Canisius Golden Griffins 2013-14