By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Jim Baron is one for reminders. Like the fact that his Canisius Golden Griffins were picked to finish tenth in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference standings. The veteran coach is also one for knowing how to motivate. The collective chip on the shoulder worn by Baron and the Golden Griffins led to history. Josiah Heath led three with … [Read more...] about Canisius closes regular season on high note
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English Leads Iona Past Manhattan
BY RYAN LAZO NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — In the grand scheme of conference standings and overall records, this game meant very little to an Iona team which had already locked up the MAAC's top seed entering next weekend's conference tournament, but they certainly didn't play like it. Instead, their match-up against the Manhattan Jaspers gave the Gaels the type of test they needed if … [Read more...] about English Leads Iona Past Manhattan
DeAndre’ Bembry, Shawndre’ Jones and the A-10 Slate
Wednesday's A-10 men's results in 140 characters or less. Compiled by Anthony Sambrotto Dayton 76 George Mason 63 Dayton remains undefeated at home as Sibert bangs in 24 to reach 1,000 points Video courtesy of Dayton Athletics. Davidson 60 Rhode Island 59 Wildcats hold Rams to 34% from field on the way to 6th straight victory and into 4-way tie in A-10. Duquesne 79 … [Read more...] about DeAndre’ Bembry, Shawndre’ Jones and the A-10 Slate
Miller and Dayton refuse to back down
By Paul Gotham The lack of communication said it all. Archie Miller stood on the sidelines of the CONSOL Energy Center last Saturday, hands on hips watching as the Duquesne Dukes scored nine straight against his Dayton Flyers. An eight-point lead evaporated in little more than a minute. A timeout would have been appropriate. The referees glanced his way. No signal … [Read more...] about Miller and Dayton refuse to back down
Niagara gets past Canisius
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Whatever words the Niagara University Purple Eagles players and staff exchanged during Tuesday's halftime, they should put in a bottle and twist the cap tightly. Maybe then they can strategically dispense those gems over the next few weeks. Niagara made child's play of a four-point halftime deficit on their way to an 82-71 over the Canisius … [Read more...] about Niagara gets past Canisius