By Ryan Lazo BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Niagara Purple Eagles took punches to the gut, chest, waist and everywhere in between, but the young squad answered Canisius’ every move in a game that turned into an instant classic at the Koessler Athletic Center. A sold-out crowd of 2,196 fans witnessed a Canisius team that could not finish off Niagara when they were on the ropes and … [Read more...] about Niagara’s Toughness Leads To Victory Over Canisius
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Jordan’s dagger lifts Niagara past Canisius, 66-65
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – The Niagara Purple Eagles men’s basketball team entered play Sunday with one of the longest conference winning streaks in the nation. That streak was in doubt until the final moments and then some. Marvin Jordan hit the game-winner with four seconds left on the clock as Niagara (13-8/9-1) defeated the Canisius Golden Griffins (13-8/ 6-4), … [Read more...] about Jordan’s dagger lifts Niagara past Canisius, 66-65
Canisius needs more performances like Saturday
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – If only Canisius head men’s basketball coach Jim Baron could take Saturday’s performance and place it in a bottle and cap it for future use. What a weapon to have. Baron could keep the container on the sideline and strategically open it from time to time and remind his Golden Griffins of their potential. Baron’s starters played a combined 120 … [Read more...] about Canisius needs more performances like Saturday
Canisius pummels Siena, 76-44
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- Siena led in number of timeouts taken. That's about it. Isaac Sosa continued his torrid shooting, and Chris Manhertz registered a double-double as the Canisius Golden Griffins (12-7, 5-2) overwhelmed a depleted Siena Saints squad (4-15, 2-6), 76-44 in Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference action at the Koessler Athletic Center, Saturday … [Read more...] about Canisius pummels Siena, 76-44
Buonaguro goes with his gut for Siena win
By Paul Gotham ALBANY, NY -- To call a timeout, or not to call a timeout. That was the question facing Mitch Buonaguro. The Siena Saints head men's basketball coach chose the latter, and in that he found favor. Rakeem Brookins beat the buzzer with a three-pointer that was one third unlikely, another part ironic and an added dose of Buonaguro's instinct. Brookins found … [Read more...] about Buonaguro goes with his gut for Siena win