Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - The Niagara Purple Eagles closed out their home schedule in dramatic fashion, falling to the second place Quinnipiac Bobcats on a buzzer-beating 3-pointer, 90-88, on Saturday afternoon. “I’m very, very proud of our guys and the passion, energy and fight that they showed,” head coach Chris Casey said. “Unfortunately they … [Read more...] about Buzzer Beater Spoils Niagara’s Home Finale
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Billy Baron Named Finalist for Bob Cousy Award
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Canisius senior Billy Baron is one of 24 Division I point guards to be named a finalist for the 2014 Bob Cousy Collegiate Point Guard of the Year Award, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today. Baron is one of five players from a mid-major program to make it from the Cousy Award Watch List to being named a … [Read more...] about Billy Baron Named Finalist for Bob Cousy Award
Perez thrives in double duty for Canisius
By Paul Gotham SANBORN, N.Y. – If one wants to know the tendencies of the top perimeter scorers in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, Chris Perez is the best resource. From George Beamon, to Sean Armand, Chavaughn Lewis and Antoine Mason, Perez has faced them all. Though the numbers may not bear it out (Beamon scored a bulk of his 27 in transition and against the … [Read more...] about Perez thrives in double duty for Canisius
Canisius rallies to sweep regular season series with Niagara
By Paul Gotham LEWISTON, N.Y. – There are things which one can control, and those that can’t be controlled. Wise is the man who understands the difference. Friday night Jim Baron faced plenty of factors out of his control. Senior forward Chris Manhertz didn’t make the 20-mile trip with teammates. Less than five minutes into the game the Griffs’ starting front court of … [Read more...] about Canisius rallies to sweep regular season series with Niagara
Jalen Rose: Billy Baron has been lights out, Antoine Mason a “flat-out shooter”
By Paul Gotham LEWISTON, N.Y. -- They have met 173 times in the past, but nothing quite like this. There will be little amour shared (save for love of the game) this Valentine's Night when the Canisius Golden Griffins (16-9/10-4) meet Niagara’s Purple Eagles (6-19/3-11) in front of a national television audience at the Taps Gallagher Center. Billy Baron and Antoine … [Read more...] about Jalen Rose: Billy Baron has been lights out, Antoine Mason a “flat-out shooter”