First thoughts after Manhattan's victory over Canisius in MAAC play. By PAUL GOTHAM How it happened Shane Richards scored five of his career-high 32 points as two-time MAAC champion Manhattan pulled away late for its third straight win. The 6-5 senior guard drilled one of his six 3-pointers as the Jaspers turned a two-point game with 5:13 to go into double-digit lead … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Manhattan 94 Canisius 86
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Cold shooting dooms Canisius in road loss at Monmouth
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. -- The Canisius men’s basketball team saw its four-game winning streak come to an end with an 81-66 loss at Monmouth Monday night in West Long Branch, N.J. The Hawks moved to 10-4 overall and 2-1 in MAAC play with the win, while the Golden Griffins fell to 7-7 overall and 2-2 in league play. Monmouth took control of the game … [Read more...] about Cold shooting dooms Canisius in road loss at Monmouth
Adams leading balanced Bonnies
By PAUL GOTHAM It takes a couple minutes to comprehend the numbers. Over his last five games, St. Bonaventure's Jaylen Adams is averaging 18.8 points and six assists. The Baltimore, Maryland native is shooting 61 percent (34 for 56) from the floor including 65 percent (24 for 37) behind the arc since December fifth. At the same time he leads the Bonnies in assists and has … [Read more...] about Adams leading balanced Bonnies
Bona’s Tyson and Woods gaining confidence
By PAUL GOTHAM ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. -- Any coach will tell you a single play does not decide a game, but an isolated sequence could impact a season. Such was the case for St. Bonaventure, Saturday night. Less than four minutes remained in their Atlantic 10 conference opener against the Davidson Wildcats when the Bonnies' leading scorer, Dion Wright fouled out of the … [Read more...] about Bona’s Tyson and Woods gaining confidence
Canisius runs past Marist, 92-83
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Five Canisius players scored in double-figures, led by sophomore Kassius Robertson and his game-high 27 points, and the visiting Golden Griffins shot 50 percent from the field in the game’s final 20 minutes to post a 92-83 win at Marist Saturday night in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. The win, Canisius’ fourth-straight, improved the Blue and Gold to 7-6 overall … [Read more...] about Canisius runs past Marist, 92-83