By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Reggie Witherspoon looked down the sideline and saw in an opponent what he wants from his Canisius Golden Griffins. For now, the first-year Canisius coach will have to settle on using the Tennessee State Tigers as an example to follow. Wayne Martin and Jordan Reed led four in double figures, and Tennessee State took the lead midway … [Read more...] about Tennessee State rolls over Canisius
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UT Martin spoils Griffs’ home opener
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com The visiting UT Martin Skyhawks shot 51.5 percent from the field in the game’s second half and outscored Canisius 40-33 in the contest’s final 20 minutes to post a 72-69 win over the Golden Griffins Monday night in the Koessler Athletic Center. The win, UT Martin’s fourth straight, improved the team to 4-1 on the year, while Canisius fell to 1-3 with … [Read more...] about UT Martin spoils Griffs’ home opener
Fairfield’s Nelson & Manhattan’s Walker Jr. take home weekly MAAC awards
Courtesy of MAACSports.com Player of the Week Tyler Nelson, Fairfield Jr., 6-3, G, Bradford, MA/Central Catholic Nelson averaged 25.5 points per game in a 2-0 week for the Stags, including a career-high 28 points in victory at Dartmouth. The junior followed with a 25-point performance in an overtime win at Wagner, including the go ahead points in the extra period. … [Read more...] about Fairfield’s Nelson & Manhattan’s Walker Jr. take home weekly MAAC awards
Six in double figures propel Saint Peter’s
Courtesy of SaintPeter'sPeacocks.com BRONX, NY – The Saint Peter’s University men’s basketball team had six different players, including the entire starting five, score in double figures in an, 84-58 blowout win over Fairleigh Dickinson on the final day of the Johnny Bach Classic in Bronx, NY at Fordham University. The Peacocks finished the tournament with a 2-1 record. … [Read more...] about Six in double figures propel Saint Peter’s
Canisius drops Duquesne on the road
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com PITTSBURGH – Canisius senior Phil Valenti hit a jumper from just inside the free-throw line with 1.6 seconds left, and the Golden Griffins’ defense got one last late stop, as the Blue and Gold went on the road and defeated Duquesne 78-77 Friday night in the Palumbo Center. The victory, Canisius’ first of the season, is also the program’s first under … [Read more...] about Canisius drops Duquesne on the road