Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com. NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – The Niagara men’s basketball team pulled out a dramatic 86-83 comeback win over the New Mexico State Aggies on Sunday in the final game of the 2K Sports Classic benefiting Wounded Warrior Project. Niagara (2-2) used a 54-point second half en route to erasing a 22-point first half deficit to come away with … [Read more...] about Purple Eagles rally for 86-83 victory over New Mexico State
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Baron’s instincts seal Canisius triumph
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- In this age of advanced statistics, where analysts toil over complex formulas to unlock the mysteries of sporting outcomes, Jim Baron proved that experience still has value. The veteran coach relied on his gut for a last-minute decision Saturday evening, and he got what he wanted. With his team clinging to a three-point lead in the closing … [Read more...] about Baron’s instincts seal Canisius triumph
Canisius beats Big 4 rival St. Bonaventure
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com. BUFFALO, N.Y. – Canisius College senior Harold Washington scored a game-high 23 points, with 18 coming in the game’s final 20 minutes, and fellow senior Isaac Sosa added 14 points as the host Golden Griffins defeated long-time rival St. Bonaventure 72-69 Saturday afternoon in front of a sold-out Koessler Athletic Center. The win … [Read more...] about Canisius beats Big 4 rival St. Bonaventure
Marist roars back for 67-62 come-from-behind win at Columbia
Courtesy of GoRedFoxes.com. NEW YORK, N.Y. – With strong defending and clutch shot-making down the stretch, the Marist men’s basketball team earned a come from behind victory on the road at Columbia (2-1) by a score of 67-62. Down two points at the half, the Red Foxes outscored the Lions 40-33 in the second half to get the five point victory, their first of the season. … [Read more...] about Marist roars back for 67-62 come-from-behind win at Columbia
Gaels rout Wake Forest At Paradise Jam, 94-68
Courtesy of ICGaels.com. ST. THOMAS, USVI - The Iona College men's basketball team cruised to a 94-68 win over Wake Forest at the 2012 Ezybonds Global Payments USVI Paradise Jam. The Gaels (2-1) never trailed and used a ridiculous 41-5 run to open the contest. The 26-point win matched Iona's largest margin of victory over a "Super-6" school in program history. Junior Sean … [Read more...] about Gaels rout Wake Forest At Paradise Jam, 94-68