Courtesy of GoBonnies.com ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – St. Bonaventure Director of Athletics Tim Kenney announced that men's basketball coach Mark Schmidt has agreed to a new contract including an extension through the 2021-22 season. Salary raises for Schmidt and his staff within the contract are all being privately funded through donations, Kenney said. "I've said many … [Read more...] about Schmidt agrees to contract extension
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Forward Josh Ayeni joins St. Bonaventure
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – Josh Ayeni has accepted an athletics grant-in-aid with St. Bonaventure University and will join the basketball team this semester, Bonnies head coach Mark Schmidt announced. Ayeni, a 6-foot-8 forward, is a native of Nigeria who came to the United States in 2011. He graduated from St. Frances Academy in Baltimore, Md. As a … [Read more...] about Forward Josh Ayeni joins St. Bonaventure
Jibreel Faulkner joins Canisius program
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius head men’s basketball coach Reggie Witherspoon announced today (Aug. 16) that Jibreel Faulkner (Washington, D.C.) will join the Golden Griffin roster for the 2016-17 academic year. Faulkner spent the 2015-16 season at San Jacinto Junior College in Pasadena, Texas, and he will have three years of eligibility remaining at Canisius. “We are … [Read more...] about Jibreel Faulkner joins Canisius program
Canisius announces non-conference schedule
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com A trip to perennial national power Kentucky, home dates with UT-Martin, Tennessee State, St. Francis Brooklyn and Albany, a game in First Niagara Center against cross-town rival Buffalo and a road game at long-time rival St. Bonaventure highlight the 2016-17 Canisius men’s basketball non-game schedule, released today (Aug. 16). In all, the Golden … [Read more...] about Canisius announces non-conference schedule
Canisius to Co-Host MAAC Baseball Championship
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) officially announced today (Aug. 15) that Canisius and Niagara will serve as the co-hosts for the 2017 MAAC Baseball Championship at Sal Maglie Stadium in Niagara Falls, N.Y. This will mark the first time in the 36-year history of the MAAC that the conference’s baseball championship will be played in … [Read more...] about Canisius to Co-Host MAAC Baseball Championship