Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius junior forward Jermaine Crumpton scored a career-high 31 points and the Golden Griffins held cross-town rival Buffalo to a 2-for-11 effort from the field in overtime, as the Blue and Gold scored a 94-87 win over the Bulls in the second game of the 2016 Big 4 Basketball Classic Saturday in KeyBank Center. The win, Canisius’ fourth straight, … [Read more...] about Crumpton nets career high; Canisius scores Big 4 win over cross-town rival Buffalo
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Canisius wins third straight
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
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