By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Reggie Witherspoon looked down the sideline and saw in an opponent what he wants from his Canisius Golden Griffins. For now, the first-year Canisius coach will have to settle on using the Tennessee State Tigers as an example to follow. Wayne Martin and Jordan Reed led four in double figures, and Tennessee State took the lead midway … [Read more...] about Tennessee State rolls over Canisius
Big 4
Offense, defense click and Bona rolls past Central Michigan, 102-71
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com St. Bonaventure more than made up for an opening night loss in the Lone Star Showcase, as the Bonnies cruised past Central Michigan 102-71 on Tuesday. Facing a 4-0 team that was averaging 99 points per game, the Bonnies were the aggressors from the opening tip. St. Bonaventure opened up a 12-2 lead less than five minutes into the game. The … [Read more...] about Offense, defense click and Bona rolls past Central Michigan, 102-71
UT Martin spoils Griffs’ home opener
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com The visiting UT Martin Skyhawks shot 51.5 percent from the field in the game’s second half and outscored Canisius 40-33 in the contest’s final 20 minutes to post a 72-69 win over the Golden Griffins Monday night in the Koessler Athletic Center. The win, UT Martin’s fourth straight, improved the team to 4-1 on the year, while Canisius fell to 1-3 with … [Read more...] about UT Martin spoils Griffs’ home opener
Bonnies fall 68-65 to Arkansas-Little Rock in Lone Star opener
St. Bonaventure climbed out of a 17-point first half hole but was unable to finish the job, falling 68-65 to Arkansas Little Rock on Monday in the first round of the Lone Star Showcase. The Bonnies overcame a foul-plagued first half with a 15-3 run to open the second half, taking a 43-41 lead midway through the second. The game remained close from there. Denzel Gregg's … [Read more...] about Bonnies fall 68-65 to Arkansas-Little Rock in Lone Star opener
For Valenti, leading Canisius is instinctual
By PAUL GOTHAM Phil Valenti never pictured himself on a stage like Rupp Arena. Now he can't get it out of his mind. Valenti will lead Canisius into its 113th season when the Golden Griffins take the court Sunday night against the No. 2/4 Kentucky Wildcats. It's a chance for the Victor, New York native to seize an opportunity. "I never envisioned it," Valenti said … [Read more...] about For Valenti, leading Canisius is instinctual