By Paul Casey Gotham BUFFALO, NY-- Imagine taking a wild stallion from the open range and placing it in a pen. That's what the Canisius Golden Griffins did Friday night. Playing its home and conference opener against pre-season favorite, Iona, the Griffs chose patience over reckless abandon. The scheme worked for 30 minutes. Then the stallion broke free. Momo Jones … [Read more...] about Iona spoils Canisius home opener, 69-57
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Manhattan knocks out Rider
Courtesy of GoJaspers.com. LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. - George Beamon and Michael Alvarado scored 17 points apiece to lift Manhattan (4-4, 1-0 MAAC) to a 71-55 victory over Rider on Friday. Jaspers' forward Rhamel Brown delivered a monstrous effort off the bench filling the stat sheet with nine points, 12 rebounds and five blocks as Manhattan earned its first win at Rider (1-7, 0-1 … [Read more...] about Manhattan knocks out Rider
Fairfield opens MAAC season with win over Niagara, 79-75
Courtesy of FairfieldStags. com. NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. – Four Fairfield University players scored in double figures, led Sean Crawford's season-high 19 points, as the men's basketball team posted a 79-75 win over Niagara University at Gallagher Gymnasium on Friday night. The Stags opened the game with five straight points courtesy of a layup from Ryan Olander and a … [Read more...] about Fairfield opens MAAC season with win over Niagara, 79-75
St. Bonaventure-Buffalo: Tale of the tape
By Paul Casey Gotham Setting: Mark Schmidt's St. Bonaventure Bonnies (2-3) travel north 77 miles for a Big 4 clash at Alumni Area with Reggie Witherspoon's Buffalo Bulls (4-1). Plot: The Bonnies lug with them a two-game losing streak while the Bulls have triumphed in their recent two outings. St. Bona fell to Arkansas State, Thursday night and Virginia Tech last week. The … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure-Buffalo: Tale of the tape
Saint Joseph’s signs three to letters in intent
PHILADELPHIA - Saint Joseph's men's basketball coach Phil Martelli has announced that three student-athletes - Isaiah Miles, Kyle Molock and Javon Baumann - have signed National Letters of Intent during the early signing period. All three will attend the University beginning in the Fall of 2012. "This class of Kyle, Isaiah, and Javon brings to Saint Joseph's quality young … [Read more...] about Saint Joseph’s signs three to letters in intent