By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- A milestone attained, trends continued and a modest streak realized. Kassius Robertson and Phil Valenti scored 19 apiece to lead five in double figures as the Canisius Golden Griffins won for the third straight time with a 77-64 victory over the Albany Great Danes in non-league action at the Koessler Athletic Center, Monday. Ranked … [Read more...] about Canisius wins third straight
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Niagara grinds out home win over Norfolk State
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – Dominic Robb led Niagara with a season-high 18 points and tied a career-high with four blocks to help power the Purple Eagles to a 65-61 win over the Norfolk State Spartans on Saturday. Niagara played its first home game since November 23, returning back to the Gallagher Center after a four-game road trip. Three blocks … [Read more...] about Niagara grinds out home win over Norfolk State
Team effort leads Canisius to road win at Boston University
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com BOSTON – Five Canisius players scored in double-figures, led by junior Kassius Robertson and his game-high 19 points, as the Golden Griffins went on the road and defeated Boston University 87-77 Wednesday night in Case Gym. The win moved Canisius to 4-5 on the year, while the Terriers slipped to 4-5 with their fourth-straight loss. All four of … [Read more...] about Team effort leads Canisius to road win at Boston University
Baron keeps Bonaventure close to his heart
By PAUL GOTHAM More than a decade had passed since he last addressed a crowd at the Reilly Center, but for Jim Baron it was like so many bounce passes he had delivered to former teammate, Essie Hollis. With 5,012 on hand to honor the 1977 NIT Championship St. Bonaventure Bonnies, Baron, the team's co-captain and point guard, looked up into the stands and delivered from … [Read more...] about Baron keeps Bonaventure close to his heart
Bonnies finish strong to secure victory at Hofstra
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com St. Bonaventure proved the axiom of it is not how you start, it is how you finish on Tuesday night. The Bonnies rallied from a late deficit, outscoring Hofstra 13-3 down the stretch to leave Long Island with a 81-75 win. The Bonnies led 48-36 at halftime but saw the Pride come back to take the lead early in the second half. Hofstra led 72-68 with … [Read more...] about Bonnies finish strong to secure victory at Hofstra