By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – He has shown himself as a more than adept playmaker. With five-plus assists per game, Billy Baron leads the Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference in that category. For 35-plus minutes Thursday night, the junior point guard continued in that endeavor with just moderate success. It’s not that Baron wasn’t getting the ball into the hands of his … [Read more...] about Baron continues making the right plays for Canisius
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Canisius pummels Siena, 76-44
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- Siena led in number of timeouts taken. That's about it. Isaac Sosa continued his torrid shooting, and Chris Manhertz registered a double-double as the Canisius Golden Griffins (12-7, 5-2) overwhelmed a depleted Siena Saints squad (4-15, 2-6), 76-44 in Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference action at the Koessler Athletic Center, Saturday … [Read more...] about Canisius pummels Siena, 76-44
Manhertz imposes his will upon Marist
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- What Billy Baron and Isaac Sosa started, Chris Manhertz finished. For 36 minutes Saturday night much of the Canisius Golden Griffins' offensive attack came from the perimeter. When it mattered most, the player known for his grit pushed the Golden Griffins to a 3-1 mark in Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference play with a victory over Marist's … [Read more...] about Manhertz imposes his will upon Marist
Barrow’s career night helps Fairfield gain revenge on Canisius, 66-45
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- The Fairfield Stags started early, finished late and did a whole lot of work in between. Maurice Barrow led all scorers with 21 as the Stags avenged an earlier defeat with a 66-45 victory over the Canisius Golden Griffins in Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference action at the Koessler Athletic Center, Thursday night. Barrow displayed and … [Read more...] about Barrow’s career night helps Fairfield gain revenge on Canisius, 66-45
Andy Dufresne, Jay Gatsby and the Billy Baron effect
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- In the closing moments of Thursday night's victory, the nearly 1,400 in attendance stood and applauded the efforts of the Canisius Golden Griffins. It was a gesture not to be taken lightly. Outside more than a foot of snow blanketed Buffalo. Inside, Canisius added to the undeniable energy and enthusiasm growing on Main Street. The Griffs … [Read more...] about Andy Dufresne, Jay Gatsby and the Billy Baron effect