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
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Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Niagara Purple Eagles 2014-15
Compiled by Paul Gotham Counting down to tipoff and previewing the incoming freshmen of the MAAC with a look at the first-year players of the Niagara Purple Eagles. The Purple Eagles finished 7-26 (3-17 MAAC) in 2013-14 and fell to Quinnipiac in the MAAC quarter-finals. Chris Casey and his staff welcome five freshmen to campus: DayJar Dickson, Anders Skou Hansen, Julian … [Read more...] about Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Niagara Purple Eagles 2014-15
Buzzer Beater Spoils Niagara’s Home Finale
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - The Niagara Purple Eagles closed out their home schedule in dramatic fashion, falling to the second place Quinnipiac Bobcats on a buzzer-beating 3-pointer, 90-88, on Saturday afternoon. “I’m very, very proud of our guys and the passion, energy and fight that they showed,” head coach Chris Casey said. “Unfortunately they … [Read more...] about Buzzer Beater Spoils Niagara’s Home Finale
Canisius rallies to sweep regular season series with Niagara
By Paul Gotham LEWISTON, N.Y. – There are things which one can control, and those that can’t be controlled. Wise is the man who understands the difference. Friday night Jim Baron faced plenty of factors out of his control. Senior forward Chris Manhertz didn’t make the 20-mile trip with teammates. Less than five minutes into the game the Griffs’ starting front court of … [Read more...] about Canisius rallies to sweep regular season series with Niagara
Jalen Rose: Billy Baron has been lights out, Antoine Mason a “flat-out shooter”
By Paul Gotham LEWISTON, N.Y. -- They have met 173 times in the past, but nothing quite like this. There will be little amour shared (save for love of the game) this Valentine's Night when the Canisius Golden Griffins (16-9/10-4) meet Niagara’s Purple Eagles (6-19/3-11) in front of a national television audience at the Taps Gallagher Center. Billy Baron and Antoine … [Read more...] about Jalen Rose: Billy Baron has been lights out, Antoine Mason a “flat-out shooter”