Courtesy of GoGriffs.com The Canisius-Niagara men’s basketball game in the Gallagher Center on Friday, Jan. 22, will be broadcast live on ESPNU, as part of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference’s broadcast package, the league office announced today. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. The Griffs and the Purple Eagles will be meeting for the 177th time in series history Jan. 22, … [Read more...] about Canisius-Niagara game Jan. 22 flexed to ESPNU
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Niagara grinds out win over Manhattan
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – A Justin Satchell tip-in with 1.2 seconds remaining lifted the Niagara Purple Eagles to a 55-53 win over the two-time defending MAAC champions Manhattan Jaspers on Saturday. In a game with seven ties and eight lead changes, the Purple Eagles (5-12, 3-3 MAAC) persevere to pick up consecutive wins for the first time since … [Read more...] about Niagara grinds out win over Manhattan
Weary Griffs drop third straight
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Jim Baron doesn't wear excuses well, so the Canisius Golden Griffins coach looked understandably uncomfortable Saturday afternoon discussing his team's recent slide. One week after an emotional victory at Marist, the Golden Griffins find themselves saddled with a three-game losing streak. Baron could not ignore the schedule. "It's … [Read more...] about Weary Griffs drop third straight
Rebounds & Putbacks: Manhattan 94 Canisius 86
First thoughts after Manhattan's victory over Canisius in MAAC play. By PAUL GOTHAM How it happened Shane Richards scored five of his career-high 32 points as two-time MAAC champion Manhattan pulled away late for its third straight win. The 6-5 senior guard drilled one of his six 3-pointers as the Jaspers turned a two-point game with 5:13 to go into double-digit lead … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Manhattan 94 Canisius 86
Times Union Center to debut flex ticket packages for MAAC Championship
Courtesy of MAACSports.com ALBANY, NY; January 6, 2016 – New and available to the public for the first time in tournament history, flex ticket packages to the 2016 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championship will go on sale Friday, January 8 at 10 a.m. The popular basketball tournament, featuring traditional mid-major schools Canisius, … [Read more...] about Times Union Center to debut flex ticket packages for MAAC Championship