Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – The Niagara Purple Eagles opened their campaign with 77-75 victory at Little 3 rival St. Bonaventure in front of a near full to capacity crowd on Friday night. Game Recap The Purple Eagles pulled out the win with key baskets and forcing stops in a sign of maturation of the program. Niagara set the tone with a strong first … [Read more...] about Niagara opens season with win at St. Bonaventure
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Faulkner to miss first 16 games of 2017-18
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius junior forward Jibreel Faulkner will miss the Golden Griffins’ first 16 games of the 2017-18 season, the Canisius athletic department announced Friday. Faulkner’s suspension stems from an NCAA violation during his time at a previous institution. The Canisius athletic department was made aware of a potential eligibility issue with Faulkner … [Read more...] about Faulkner to miss first 16 games of 2017-18
Canisius to play hurricane relief exhibition game at Colgate
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com The Canisius men's basketball team will travel to play an exhibition game at Colgate on Wednesday, Nov. 1 to support hurricane relief and the One America Appeal, head coach Reggie Witherspoon announced Friday. Tipoff in Hamilton, N.Y., is set for 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the game cost $5 for adults, $3 for children and seniors (62 and over). All … [Read more...] about Canisius to play hurricane relief exhibition game at Colgate
Canisius adds Marcale Lotts to roster and additional home game
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius head men's basketball coach Reggie Witherspoon announced Tuesday that Marcale Lotts (New Orleans, La.) has joined the Golden Griffins' roster for the 2017-18 season. Lotts played two seasons at Jacksonville College in Texas, and he has two years of eligibility remaining at Canisius. Lotts, who will wear jersey No. 11 for the Golden … [Read more...] about Canisius adds Marcale Lotts to roster and additional home game
Former Canisius guard Billy Baron Named to Team USA
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Former Canisius guard Billy Baron '14 is one of 12 players named to the official USA Basketball roster for the 2017 FIBA Men's AmeriCup, USA Basketball announced Monday night. Baron, the 2014 MAAC Player of the Year, is the first former Golden Griffin to represent his home country in a FIBA event since Micheal Meeks '96 played for Team Canada in the … [Read more...] about Former Canisius guard Billy Baron Named to Team USA