By Paul Casey Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Tommy Dempsey knows better than to fight a good thing. The Rider University coach and his Broncs brought a five-game win streak with them to 1833 Main Street, Buffalo. So when his team fell behind 9-0 early, the fifth-year coach let the game take its course. Little did anyone know that this game would take so many twists and … [Read more...] about Canisius falls to Rider on buzzer beater
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Canisius outlasts Siena
By Paul Casey Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. --The Canisius Golden Griffins had all the answers. Siena took leads of 10, 6 and 5 points. Each time the Golden Griffins responded with a barrage of three-pointers over the Saints' zone defense. When the Saints went man-to-man to take away any perimeter threat, the Griffs penetrated the lane. In the end, Siena got the ball to the … [Read more...] about Canisius outlasts Siena
Siena-Canisius: Tale of the Tape
By Paul Casey Gotham Setting: The Koessler Athletic Center is the spot as Mitch Buonaguro brings his Siena Saints (5-8/2-1) to Buffalo for a tilt with Tom Parrotta's Canisius Golden Griffins (6-7/0-3). The game will be televised locally on Time-Warner Sportsnet. Plot: Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference positioning is on the line as these intra-conference foes … [Read more...] about Siena-Canisius: Tale of the Tape
Hymes paces Canisius with record setting performance
By Paul Casey Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Alshwan Hymes made it look like child's play. The sophomore must have mistaken the hardwood of the Koessler Athletic Center (KAC) for the asphalt on the playgrounds and family driveway at and near his home in DeWitt, New York. He treated the Canisius faithful to a record-setting shooting display that seemed more like a game of … [Read more...] about Hymes paces Canisius with record setting performance
Canisius defeats Lamar
By Paul Casey Gotham BEAUMONT, Texas -- The Canisius Golden Griffins stared an unflattering trend in the face. Entering play Tuesday night, the Griffs were 0-4 when trailing at the half. After taking an early 10-4 lead, the Griffs found themselves behind 32-30 going into the break. It was time to put an end to the streak. Tomas Vazques-Simmons and Alshwan Hymes led a … [Read more...] about Canisius defeats Lamar