By Paul Gotham LEWISTON, N.Y. – There are things which one can control, and those that can’t be controlled. Wise is the man who understands the difference. Friday night Jim Baron faced plenty of factors out of his control. Senior forward Chris Manhertz didn’t make the 20-mile trip with teammates. Less than five minutes into the game the Griffs’ starting front court of … [Read more...] about Canisius rallies to sweep regular season series with Niagara
Big 4
Dion Wright provides production off the St. Bonaventure bench
By Paul Gotham Four years ago Mark Schmidt’s lineup consisted of four players averaging more than 31 minutes per game. Andrew Nicholson, Ogo Adegboye, Michael Davenport and Demitrius Conger combined to score 53 of St. Bonaventure University’s 70 points a game. The Bonnies bench was an afterthought. Something Schmidt used only if the situation dictated. That was … [Read more...] about Dion Wright provides production off the St. Bonaventure bench
Kloof’s buzzer beater lifts St. Bonaventure
By Paul Gotham LEWISTON, NY – Charlon Kloof scored at the buzzer as the St. Bonaventure Bonnies fended off the Niagara University Purple Eagles, 74-72 in Big 4 action at the Taps Gallagher Center, Saturday night. Without needing a timeout, Kloof went end to end in the game’s final five seconds for the game-winner. “It’s special situations,” head coach Mark Schmidt said … [Read more...] about Kloof’s buzzer beater lifts St. Bonaventure
Patsos on Baron: “He has a chance to play in the NBA”
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – Near the ten-minute mark in the first half of Sunday afternoon’s Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference matchup between the Canisius Golden Griffins and Siena Saints, Billy Baron connected for three from the top of the key. The senior point guard made a simple exchange with teammate Josiah Heath, found some room to move on the perimeter, stepped into … [Read more...] about Patsos on Baron: “He has a chance to play in the NBA”
Canisius rolls to 2-0 start in the MAAC
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – The first six games of the Canisius Golden Griffins season came with their share of frustration. With the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference pre-season player of the year and two other returning starters from last year’s 20-win squad, the Golden Griffins hoped to hit the ground running. Instead the Griffs lacked continuity and gathered little … [Read more...] about Canisius rolls to 2-0 start in the MAAC