By Ryan Lazo NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — Lamont ‘Momo’ Jones knew the situation his Iona Gaels were facing. The possibility of another MAAC Conference loss, this one on their home court to a rival. But he also knew how to stop it from happening and he did so by playing defense, inciting inspiring play from the rest of his teammates as Iona pulled away from the Manhattan Jaspers … [Read more...] about Lamont Jones Keys Iona’s Success With Defense
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Manhertz imposes his will upon Marist
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- What Billy Baron and Isaac Sosa started, Chris Manhertz finished. For 36 minutes Saturday night much of the Canisius Golden Griffins' offensive attack came from the perimeter. When it mattered most, the player known for his grit pushed the Golden Griffins to a 3-1 mark in Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference play with a victory over Marist's … [Read more...] about Manhertz imposes his will upon Marist
A Sledge-hammer surprise for Iona
By Ronak Patel NEW ROCHELLE, NY -– To say Iona Gaels men’s basketball coach Tim Cluess was surprised to have sophomore point guard Tavon Sledge available this year would be akin to saying that the Kris Humpheries-Kim Kardashian marriage had legs. “We weren’t planning on using him and never had him practice with the guys that were playing,” Cluess said. “He was always on … [Read more...] about A Sledge-hammer surprise for Iona
Canisius completes sweep of Marist, 73-64
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – Losing streak. Those two words didn't sit well with the Canisius Golden Griffins, and they took matters upon themselves to distance themselves from that phrase. Isaac Sosa led three in double figures, and Billy Baron turned in a double-double as the Golden Griffins led wire-to-wire in a 73-64 victory over the Marist Red Foxes in Metro Atlantic … [Read more...] about Canisius completes sweep of Marist, 73-64
Setback part of the process for Canisius
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- Punch in the gut. Slap in the face. Kick in the back side. Taken to the woodshed. All these and more describe what Fairfield's Stags did to the Canisius Golden Griffins , Thursday night. Almost forgot, one good turn deserves another. Less than one month after Canisius went into Fairfield's barn and staked their claim to the … [Read more...] about Setback part of the process for Canisius