Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com ALBANY, N.Y. – The Niagara Purple Eagles opened 2016 with a 75-63 setback to the Siena Saints on Saturday night in their MAAC road opener. “Both teams competed very hard and it was a good college basketball game with the score going back-and-forth a lot,” head coach Chris Casey said. “We lost the game by not rebounding the basketball. They did … [Read more...] about NU edged at Siena
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Penn State powers past Canisius
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Penn State had four players score in double-figures, led by senior Brandon Taylor and his team-high 18 points, and the host Nittany Lions outscored Canisius 50-28 in the paint en route to an 81-67 win Thursday night in Rec Hall in University Park, Pa. The win improved Penn State to 6-3 on the year, while the Golden Griffins have now dropped two … [Read more...] about Penn State powers past Canisius
Relentless Reynolds is Griffs warrior on the glass
By PAUL GOTHAM Ball-Getter. Nose for the ball. Glass cleaner. These and more best describe Canisius Golden Griffin Jamal Reynolds. Opponents might not use as polite of terms. One year after grabbing 6.6 rebounds per game (the best average by a first-year Canisius player since Michael Meeks in 1992-93), Reynolds currently leads Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference with … [Read more...] about Relentless Reynolds is Griffs warrior on the glass
Adams sparks Bona to third straight win
By PAUL GOTHAM ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. -- Who says an occasional threat can't have a positive impact. Faced with prospects of having the taste of a loss linger during an extended layoff, the St. Bonaventure Bonnies rallied for an 80-68 victory over the Vermont Catamounts in non-conference action at the Reilly Center, Tuesday night. After leading by as many a dozen … [Read more...] about Adams sparks Bona to third straight win
Canisius comeback falls short in loss to Quinnipiac
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- One can not find emotions in the box score. But make no mistake feelings play a role in the game. Case in point Saturday night at the Koessler Athletic Center when two teams with differing results from the previous night met. Canisius coming off a spirited win over a surging Monmouth club. Quinnipiac suffering a double blow falling to … [Read more...] about Canisius comeback falls short in loss to Quinnipiac