Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com The Niagara Purple Eagles wrapped up their MAAC opening weekend with a convincing 74-58 win over the defending conference champion Iona Gaels on Sunday. Niagara snapped several streaks in the win. The Purple Eagles collected their first win in the series since January 2013, snapping a seven-game skid, while picking up their first win at Iona … [Read more...] about Niagara downs reigning MAAC champs Iona, 74-58
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Canisius falls to Monmouth on the road
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – The visiting Canisius Golden Griffins made 16 3-point field goals, led by junior Kassius Robertson, who hit a career-high seven treys, but host Monmouth out scored the Griffs 8-2 in the final 2:29 to post a 94-88 win Sunday afternoon in the OceanFirst Bank Center. The win, Monmouth’s fifth straight, improved the Hawks to 6-2 … [Read more...] about Canisius falls to Monmouth on the road
Canisius comes back to beat Manhattan
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com RIVERDALE, N.Y. – Canisius junior Jermaine Crumpton scored a career-high 26 points and matched a career best with nine rebounds and fellow junior Kassius Robertson scored 20 points on the power of five 3-point field goals as the Golden Griffins overcame a 15-point second-half deficit to post a 77-76 win at Manhattan Friday night. The win, Canisius’ … [Read more...] about Canisius comes back to beat Manhattan
Purple Eagles clipped in final minute
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – The Niagara Purple Eagles were edged by the Marist Red Foxes, 72-66, in their MAAC opener on Friday night. Game Summary In a game that featured nine lead changes and four ties, it was the Red Foxes who came out with a narrow win in the final seconds. Niagara trailed 66-64 when Marist’s Ryan Funk made a 3-pointer with … [Read more...] about Purple Eagles clipped in final minute
Saint Peter’s falls to Iona
Courtesy of SaintPetersPeacocks.com JERSEY CITY, NJ – Senior forward Quadir Welton (Philadelphia, PA/Math, Civics and Science Charter) recorded his second double-double of the season, and redshirt junior guard Nick Griffin (Rockville, MD/Col. Zadok Magruder (George Washington)) scored a team-high 17 points, in Saint Peter’s men’s basketball conference opening loss to Iona … [Read more...] about Saint Peter’s falls to Iona