Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – The Niagara Purple Eagles erased a 12-point second half deficit to edge the Iona Gaels, 85-84, on Friday night for their fourth straight win. The Purple Eagles, who trailed 51-39 in the early stages of the second half, charged back to regain the lead, and then held off the Gaels in the final five minutes to pull out the … [Read more...] about Niagara rallies at Iona for fourth straight win
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Canisius knocks off Fairfield, 81-63
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Canisius senior Jermaine Crumpton recorded a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds and sophomore Malik Johnson also recorded a double-double with 15 points to go along with his career-high 10 boards, as the host Golden Griffins beat Fairfield 81-63 Monday night in the Koessler Athletic Center. The win, Canisius’ fifth straight … [Read more...] about Canisius knocks off Fairfield, 81-63
Team effort leads Canisius over Quinnipiac
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com BUFFALO, N.Y. -- All 10 Canisius players scored at least two points, led by senior Jermaine Crumpton and his team-high 14, and sophomore Isaiah Reese recorded a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds, as the Golden Griffins defeated Quinnipiac 71-64 Saturday afternoon on Canisius Sports Hall of Fame Day in the Koessler Athletic Center. The win, … [Read more...] about Team effort leads Canisius over Quinnipiac
Canisius battles to 77-76 win over Rider
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Four Canisius players scored in double-figures, but a late defensive stand by the Blue and Gold at the buzzer proved to be the play of the game, as the Golden Griffins posted a 77-76 win over Rider University Friday afternoon in the Koessler Athletic Center. The win, Canisius’ third straight, improves the team to 7-7 overall and 1-0 in MAAC play, … [Read more...] about Canisius battles to 77-76 win over Rider
Monmouth’s Tilghman & Quinnipiac’s Kelly earn MAAC weekly awards
Courtesy of MAACSports.com Player of the Week Austin Tilghman, Monmouth Sr., G, Wilmington, DE/Archbishop Carroll (PA) Tilghman posted the second triple-double in Monmouth history, and first ever by a guard, as Monmouth routed Yale 85-64. His 15 assists are the second most in a single game in Monmouth history and a career-high, as are his 14 rebounds, the most for a … [Read more...] about Monmouth’s Tilghman & Quinnipiac’s Kelly earn MAAC weekly awards