Canisius sophomore forward Phil Valenti was named the Big 4 Basketball Player of the Week on Monday after he averaged 14.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 steals per game last week in a pair of Golden Griffin road wins at Saint Peter’s and Niagara. In the win over Saint Peter’s, Valenti was good for a team-high 14 points and five rebounds, and in the … [Read more...] about Valenti Named Big 4 Basketball Player of the Week
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Rebounds & Putbacks: Canisius 77 Niagara 64
By Paul Gotham First thoughts on the Canisius Golden Griffins 77-64 victory over Niagara's Purple Eagles. The Golden Griffins improve to 2-0 in the MAAC for the third year in a row. Pushin' the mercury Canisius entered play averaging 59.5 points a game on 35.4 percent (123-347) from the floor including 31.8 percent (42-132) behind the arc. The Griffs hit 49.1 percent … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Canisius 77 Niagara 64
Siena Opens MAAC Play With Convincing Win
By Stuart Seidel ALBANY, NY - Friday night's game at the Times Union Center was important for both the Siena Saints and the Quinnipiac Bobcats as it was the first conference game for both teams. Last year the two teams split the season series with the visiting team winning both contests, but this year Siena made sure they protected their home court. Going into the game … [Read more...] about Siena Opens MAAC Play With Convincing Win
Cancer and Cornell race past Canisius
By Paul Gotham ITHACA, N.Y. – A wintry mix blanketed the roads and walkways of central New York, Wednesday night. Inside the Newman Arena, Cornell’s Big Red endured their own rough patch late in the first half. Galal Cancer posted a game high as Cornell defeated the Canisius Golden Griffins, 67-60 in non-conference action. The senior guard scored five midway through … [Read more...] about Cancer and Cornell race past Canisius
Griffs’ Weir is not afraid to show what’s on his sleeve
By Paul Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. -- Fans might characterize Adam Weir as detached maybe even a little aloof. Make no mistake. When the ball goes up, the Canisius Golden Griffins redshirt freshman is all in. One needs to look no further than Saturday night for proof. "I’m usually a quiet guy," Weir said after Canisius fell to St. Bonaventure into the 163rd meeting … [Read more...] about Griffs’ Weir is not afraid to show what’s on his sleeve