By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- In the closing moments of Thursday night's victory, the nearly 1,400 in attendance stood and applauded the efforts of the Canisius Golden Griffins. It was a gesture not to be taken lightly. Outside more than a foot of snow blanketed Buffalo. Inside, Canisius added to the undeniable energy and enthusiasm growing on Main Street. The Griffs … [Read more...] about Andy Dufresne, Jay Gatsby and the Billy Baron effect
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Canisius makes light work of Alcorn State, 87-74
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- The Canisius Golden Griffins took full advantage of their second chances, Thursday night, but Isaac Sosa didn't need many. Sosa paced four in double figures as the Golden Griffins defeated the Alcorn State Braves, 87-74 in the Gotham Classic at the Koessler Athletic Center. The Golden Griffins converted 16 offensive rebounds into a 26-2 … [Read more...] about Canisius makes light work of Alcorn State, 87-74
Derek Needham, A.J. English, Jordan Latham and the MAAC Press Break
All that is good with Metro Atlantic Athletic men's basketball. Needham and English grab weekly honors Derek Needham scored a game-high 24 points, including the game-winning three pointer with 16 seconds remaining, to defeat Saint Joseph's University on the road. It was Fairfield's first win over Saint Joseph's since the 1977-78 season. After hitting the shot to give … [Read more...] about Derek Needham, A.J. English, Jordan Latham and the MAAC Press Break
No. 21 UNLV runs past Canisius
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com LAS VEGAS, NEV. – Five UNLV players scored in double figures, led by freshman Anthony Bennett and his team-high 21 points, as the No. 21 Runnin’ Rebels defeated Canisius College 89-74 Saturday night in the Thomas & Mack Center. The victory was UNLV’s eighth straight and improved the team to 11-1 on the season, while the Golden Griffins saw their … [Read more...] about No. 21 UNLV runs past Canisius
Marist falls at Hartford by 10, 56-46
Courtesy of GoRedFoxes.com HARTFORD, Conn. – A frigid shooting performance by the Marist men’s basketball team in the first half served as the deciding factor in a road setback on Saturday for the Red Foxes. Sophomore Chavaughn Lewis (Queens, N.Y.) led the Red Foxes with a game-high 16 points. Three Red Foxes scored in double figures for Marist in defeat; junior Adam Kemp … [Read more...] about Marist falls at Hartford by 10, 56-46