Courtesy of MAACSports.com ALBANY, NY – Monmouth University’s Justin Robinson was selected as the unanimous 2016-17 MAAC Men’s Basketball Player of the Year. Quinnipiac’s Mikey Dixon claims the Rookie of the Year Award while Saint Peter’s University’s Chazz Patterson was selected as the Defensive Player of the Year. The 6th Player of the Year is Austin Tilghman from Monmouth … [Read more...] about MAAC announces 2016-17 major award winners
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Downey learned more than Xs and Os at Canisius
By PAUL GOTHAM Turbulent comes to mind as a word to describe Kevin Downey's career as a Canisius Golden Griffin. The former Livonia Bulldog star and current Victor High boys basketball coach spent five years in blue and gold. Some might call it a lifetime when considering the experiences. From the passing of both his father and a fellow teammate as well as enduring a … [Read more...] about Downey learned more than Xs and Os at Canisius
Canisius moves on with win over Marist
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com ALBANY, N.Y. – Four Canisius players scored in double-figures, led by senior Phil Valenti who posted a game-high 23 points, as the Golden Griffins advanced to the 2017 MAAC Championship quarterfinal round with a 77-73 victory over Marist Thursday night in Times Union Center. The win improves Canisius to 18-14 on the season, while the Red Foxes see … [Read more...] about Canisius moves on with win over Marist
Robinson, Seaborn head 2016-17 All-MAAC teams
Courtesy of MAACSports.com EDISON, NJ – The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) announces the 2016-17 Men’s Basketball All-MAAC Teams, selected by the leagues 11 head coaches. The first team is made up of Tyler Nelson of Fairfield University, Jordan Washington of Iona College, Monmouth University’s Justin Robinson and Micah Seaborn along with Quadir Welton from … [Read more...] about Robinson, Seaborn head 2016-17 All-MAAC teams
Golden Griffins find no friend in familiarity
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The numbers are hard to ignore. Losers of three straight and four of six, the Canisius Golden Griffins have tumbled from the ranks of those teams looking for a bye in the upcoming MAAC tournament to trying to figure out who they will play in the opening round. Canisius, which started the MAAC schedule with five wins in their first seven … [Read more...] about Golden Griffins find no friend in familiarity