Courtesy of GoJaspers.com. RIVERDALE, N.Y. – Junior guard George Beamon (Roslyn, N.Y./Roslyn) notched his first double-double of the year with a game-high 28 points and 10 rebounds as the Manhattan men’s basketball team cruised to a 90-77 victory over Canisius (5-23, 1-16 MAAC) en route to their 20th win of the season at Draddy Gymnasium on … [Read more...] about Manhattan earns 20th win over Canisius
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Green, Mason fuel Niagara comeback, 59-56
Courtesy PurpleEagles.com JERSEY CITY, N.J. – Freshmen Juan'ya Green and Antoine Mason helped carry the Niagara Purple Eagles to a second half comeback win against the Saint Peter’s Peacocks, 59-56, on Friday at the Yanitelli Center. “It was a great win for our team because we played poorly,” head coach Joe Mihalich said. “It had the makings for a disastrous night, but … [Read more...] about Green, Mason fuel Niagara comeback, 59-56
Canisius beats UMBC in home finale
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com. BUFFALO, N.Y. – Three Canisius players scored in double figures, led by junior Alshwan Hymes and team-high 23 points, as the Golden Griffins snapped their 10-game losing streak with a 73-66 win over UMBC Saturday afternoon in the Koessler Athletic Center. Canisius improved to 5-22 with the win, while UMBC slipped to 4-23. The game … [Read more...] about Canisius beats UMBC in home finale
Niagara clips Canisius in overtime, 60-57
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
Survival comes second nature for Siena
By Paul Casey Gotham Coaches always preach the value of remaining focused on the task at hand. The Siena Saints have no other choice. While others may squabble over petty issues like playing time and number of shots, the Saints are forced into a single awareness of purpose. The problem lies not in minutes on the court. The Siena Saints get plenty of that. In the … [Read more...] about Survival comes second nature for Siena