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
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Canisius makes light work of Alcorn State, 87-74
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- The Canisius Golden Griffins took full advantage of their second chances, Thursday night, but Isaac Sosa didn't need many. Sosa paced four in double figures as the Golden Griffins defeated the Alcorn State Braves, 87-74 in the Gotham Classic at the Koessler Athletic Center. The Golden Griffins converted 16 offensive rebounds into a 26-2 … [Read more...] about Canisius makes light work of Alcorn State, 87-74
Schmidt and the Bonnies ready to see where they stand against NC State
By Paul Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, NY -- American Heritage defines momentum as the motion of a body equal to the product of its mass and velocity. In basketball parlance that is equivalent to a pair of 30-point victories, exactly what Mark Schmidt and his St. Bonaventure Bonnies (7-3) take with them as they head south for a date with the nationally-ranked North Carolina State … [Read more...] about Schmidt and the Bonnies ready to see where they stand against NC State
Bonnies hit the road to battle No. 25 NC State on ESPN3 Saturday
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com. St. Bonaventure (7-3) vs. No. 25/RV NC State (8-2) Saturday, Dec. 22 | 3 PM | PNC Arena (19,722) Game Notes: St. Bona | NC State | Atlantic 10 Twitter: @BonniesMBB | #Bonnies Sign Up For Free Text & Email Alerts There is alumni pre-game reception at the Backyard Bistro, located just across the street from the arena, beginning at 12:30. … [Read more...] about Bonnies hit the road to battle No. 25 NC State on ESPN3 Saturday
Canisius takes down Temple
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com. PHILADELPHIA - The visiting Canisius College Golden Griffins shot 48 percent from the field, 58.3 percent from 3-point range and 92.9 percent from the free-throw line in the game's final 20 minutes while outscoring the host Temple Owls by a 44-26 clip en route to a 72-62 victory Wednesday night in the Chevrolet Gotham Classic at The Liacouras … [Read more...] about Canisius takes down Temple