By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO -- If there was a hangover, it was short-lived. An 11-day layoff between games couldn't slow the Canisius Golden Griffins. Not at least on this day. Kassius Robertson led four in double figures including a career high off the bench from Spencer Foley, and Canisius, which led by as many as 13, held on to defeat the Siena Saints 82-79 in Metro … [Read more...] about Griffs carry momentum into the New Year
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Siena holds off Bucknell’s rally, 71-68
Courtesy of BucknellBison.com GLENS FALLS, N.Y. – Bucknell came from 11 points down to take the lead down the stretch, but a flurry of free throws in the final minute lifted Siena to a 71-68 victory over the Bison on Saturday afternoon at the Glens Falls Civic Center. Zach Thomas scored 19 points, Stephen Brown had 16 points, six assists and five steals, and Nana Foulland … [Read more...] about Siena holds off Bucknell’s rally, 71-68
Iona reaches MAAC final
Courtesy of MAACSports.com ALBANY, NY – Iona College, the number two seed in the MAAC Men’s Basketball Championship, defeated third seeded Siena College 81-70 to advance to the championship final tomorrow night at the Times Union Center. The Gaels will compete in its fourth straight championship final game. A.J. English posted a game-high 29 points on nine-for-19 shooting … [Read more...] about Iona reaches MAAC final
Siena advances to MAAC semifinal
Courtesy of MAACSports.com ALBANY, NY – The third quarterfinal matchup of the 2016 MAAC Men’s Basketball Championship saw the number three seeded, Siena College Saints defeat sixth seeded Manhattan College, 89-76, in front of a raucous crowd at the Times Union Center. All-MAAC First Team Selection Brett Bisping was the Pepsi Player of the Game in this win for the Siena … [Read more...] about Siena advances to MAAC semifinal
Scott sets career-high as NU falls to Siena
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – Matt Scott poured in a career-high 31 points to lead all scorers, but Niagara was unable to overcome a slow start as it fell to Siena, 82-70, on Tuesday night. The Purple Eagles (5-16; 3-7 MAAC) jumped out to a quick 5-0 lead 1:56 into the contest, but the Saints (14-7; 7-3 MAAC) responded with a 19-0 run over the next … [Read more...] about Scott sets career-high as NU falls to Siena