Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com. NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – The Niagara Purple Eagles concluded their home schedule by escaping archrival Canisius in overtime, 60-57, for their ninth straight win in the series at the Gallagher Center. Niagara (12-16, 7-9 MAAC) improved to 12-2 in home regular season finales, including 4-1 against Canisius (4-22, 1-15 MAAC), and 12-2 against the … [Read more...] about Niagara clips Canisius in overtime, 60-57
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Late rally pushes Rider past Canisius, 71-66
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- It was just a matter of time. Playing without their point guard, the Canisius Golden Griffins committed just two turnovers in the first half. That number more than doubled in the game's final four minutes. Using a three-quarter court press the Rider Broncs scored 13 straight to down the Canisius Golden Griffins 71-66 in Metro Atlantic Athletic … [Read more...] about Late rally pushes Rider past Canisius, 71-66
Green conducts Niagara past Canisius, 75-56
By Paul Casey Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- Holding the opposing team's leading scorer 12 under his season average is usually a good sign. Except when that player takes advantage of the opportunity to display his entire game. Antoine Mason and Marvin Jordan took care of the scoring, and leading scorer Juan'ya Green handed out 11 assists as the Niagara Purple Eagles defeated the … [Read more...] about Green conducts Niagara past Canisius, 75-56
Belardo takes the fast track in the classroom
By Paul Casey Gotham When spring semester classes begin this week on the campus of Canisius College, Gaby Belardo will find himself in a new position. Worry not Golden Griffin fans, the 6'2" guard hasn't decided to trade his perimeter game for post play. Upon successful completion of fall classes, Belardo, a second semester junior, will officially make the transition from … [Read more...] about Belardo takes the fast track in the classroom
Strong second half leads Saint Peter’s past Canisius
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com. Saint Peter's College used a 24-6 run over the first 6:49 of the second half, and the visiting Peacocks shot 61.9 percent from the floor and 66.7 percent from 3-point range in the game's second stanza en route to a 74-60 win over Canisius College Sunday afternoon in the Koessler Athletic Center. The win snapped Saint Peter's two-game losing skid … [Read more...] about Strong second half leads Saint Peter’s past Canisius