By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Whatever words the Niagara University Purple Eagles players and staff exchanged during Tuesday's halftime, they should put in a bottle and twist the cap tightly. Maybe then they can strategically dispense those gems over the next few weeks. Niagara made child's play of a four-point halftime deficit on their way to an 82-71 over the Canisius … [Read more...] about Niagara gets past Canisius
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Canisius takes down Siena in overtime
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com ALBANY, N.Y. – Canisius scored seven-straight points in the final 2:00 of overtime, with redshirt-freshman Kassius Robertson accounting for four of those points down the stretch, to help lift the Golden Griffins to a 69-63 victory in overtime at Siena Thursday night in Times Union Center. The win, Canisius’ second straight, moves the Blue and Gold to … [Read more...] about Canisius takes down Siena in overtime
Williams, Toledo shoot past UB
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Jonathan Williams led a long-range attack as the University of Toledo Rockets outlasted the University of Buffalo, the State University of New York Bulls, 92-88 in Mid-American Conference action at Alumni Arena, Tuesday night. Williams connected on 5 of 6 three-point attempts in the second half as Toledo erased a five-point … [Read more...] about Williams, Toledo shoot past UB
Posley thrives in St. Bonaventure offense
By Paul Gotham That St. Bonaventure's Marcus Posley took game-winning shots in consecutive games would have been noteworthy, not to mention making both attempts. As the player of the week awards roll in, and sports information directors scramble to find historical significance for this feat, what can get lost is the story of a player and a system which allows him to … [Read more...] about Posley thrives in St. Bonaventure offense
Posley does it again; Bonnies topple No. 18 VCU
By Paul Gotham OLEAN, N.Y. -- Who says lightning can't strike twice. For the second time in as many games Marcus Posley beat the buzzer as the St. Bonaventure Bonnies downed the No. 18 Virginia Commonwealth University Rams, 73-71 in Atlantic 10 action at the Reilly Center, Saturday afternoon. Posley's scoop shot high off the glass helped the Bonnies fend off a … [Read more...] about Posley does it again; Bonnies topple No. 18 VCU