Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com The Niagara Purple Eagles wrapped up their MAAC opening weekend with a convincing 74-58 win over the defending conference champion Iona Gaels on Sunday. Niagara snapped several streaks in the win. The Purple Eagles collected their first win in the series since January 2013, snapping a seven-game skid, while picking up their first win at Iona … [Read more...] about Niagara downs reigning MAAC champs Iona, 74-58
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Canisius falls to Monmouth on the road
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – The visiting Canisius Golden Griffins made 16 3-point field goals, led by junior Kassius Robertson, who hit a career-high seven treys, but host Monmouth out scored the Griffs 8-2 in the final 2:29 to post a 94-88 win Sunday afternoon in the OceanFirst Bank Center. The win, Monmouth’s fifth straight, improved the Hawks to 6-2 … [Read more...] about Canisius falls to Monmouth on the road
FGCU puts on a show, makes plays late to pick up win at Georgia Southern
Courtesy of FGCUAthletics.com STATESBORO, Ga. - Dunk City lived up to its moniker with a season-high seven slams, the Eagles shot a gaudy 61.4 percent from the floor and FGCU (5-3) secured its fourth-straight win with an 85-82 decision at Georgia Southern (4-4) Sunday afternoon. Playing in front of several friends and family, Norcross, Ga., native Brandon Goodwin … [Read more...] about FGCU puts on a show, makes plays late to pick up win at Georgia Southern
Adams, Bona hang on to beat UB
By PAUL GOTHAM OLEAN, N.Y. -- On a day when St. Bonaventure paid tribute to one of its greatest teams of the past, a current Bonnie continued adding to his legend. With members of the 1976-77 NIT champion Bonnies in attendance, Jaylen Adams posted a game-high 29, and Bona held off the University at Buffalo Bulls, 90-84 in Big 4 action at the Reilly Center, Saturday. Adams … [Read more...] about Adams, Bona hang on to beat UB
Ayeni wastes little time fitting into Bonnies system
By PAUL GOTHAM OLEAN, N.Y. -- It played out like a scene from a soon-to-be-favorite rerun. St. Bonaventure's Josh Ayeni flashed to the free throw line, caught the ball, pivoted and found twine. With his teammates connecting from long range, Ayeni found a soft spot in the University at Buffalo Bulls defense and took advantage. The freshman forward matched a season-high … [Read more...] about Ayeni wastes little time fitting into Bonnies system