By Paul Gotham LEWISTON, N.Y. – There are things which one can control, and those that can’t be controlled. Wise is the man who understands the difference. Friday night Jim Baron faced plenty of factors out of his control. Senior forward Chris Manhertz didn’t make the 20-mile trip with teammates. Less than five minutes into the game the Griffs’ starting front court of … [Read more...] about Canisius rallies to sweep regular season series with Niagara
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For SBU’s Dion Wright: “Sky’s the limit”
By Taylor Nigrelli ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. -- It’s not uncommon for freshmen in the Atlantic 10, especially at St. Bonaventure, to struggle to garner playing time. Regardless of their talent level and recruiting prominence, most freshmen tend to idly sit the bench for most of their first season. Current sophomore forward Dion Wright was not immune to this. Wright scored just 36 … [Read more...] about For SBU’s Dion Wright: “Sky’s the limit”
Jalen Rose: Billy Baron has been lights out, Antoine Mason a “flat-out shooter”
By Paul Gotham LEWISTON, N.Y. -- They have met 173 times in the past, but nothing quite like this. There will be little amour shared (save for love of the game) this Valentine's Night when the Canisius Golden Griffins (16-9/10-4) meet Niagara’s Purple Eagles (6-19/3-11) in front of a national television audience at the Taps Gallagher Center. Billy Baron and Antoine … [Read more...] about Jalen Rose: Billy Baron has been lights out, Antoine Mason a “flat-out shooter”
VCU-No. 12 St. Louis highlight A10 weekend games
By Paul Gotham Time is ticking away with a date in Brooklyn looming. The top four teams in the conference earn byes to the quarter-finals. Six A-10 teams rank top 50 in the RPI ratings. Plenty up for grabs as March approaches. Four weekend A10 games in order of importance. VCU (20-5/8-2) at No. 12 St. Louis (22-2/9-0) 2 pm ESPN2 If anyone in the A-10 is going to … [Read more...] about VCU-No. 12 St. Louis highlight A10 weekend games
UD looking to win fourth straight
By Paul Gotham When Archie Miller’s Dayton Flyers take the floor next time, they will come face to face with some unpleasantness of their not-so-distant past. If their recent past is any indication, the Flyers should put some demons behind them. UD will take on the Rhode Island Rams Wednesday night. Eighteen days ago URI handed the Flyers their third straight setback … [Read more...] about UD looking to win fourth straight