By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- In this age of advanced statistics, where analysts toil over complex formulas to unlock the mysteries of sporting outcomes, Jim Baron proved that experience still has value. The veteran coach relied on his gut for a last-minute decision Saturday evening, and he got what he wanted. With his team clinging to a three-point lead in the closing … [Read more...] about Baron’s instincts seal Canisius triumph
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Canisius beats Big 4 rival St. Bonaventure
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com. BUFFALO, N.Y. – Canisius College senior Harold Washington scored a game-high 23 points, with 18 coming in the game’s final 20 minutes, and fellow senior Isaac Sosa added 14 points as the host Golden Griffins defeated long-time rival St. Bonaventure 72-69 Saturday afternoon in front of a sold-out Koessler Athletic Center. The win … [Read more...] about Canisius beats Big 4 rival St. Bonaventure
Canisius and St. Bonaventure meet for the 161st time Saturday
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com. The Canisius College men's basketball team will return to the court Saturday, Nov. 17 when the Golden Griffins play host to long-time rival St. Bonaventure in the Koessler Athletic Center. Tipoff is set for 1 p.m. This will be the 161st all-time meeting between these schools in a series which dates back to the 1911-12 season. Canisius opened the … [Read more...] about Canisius and St. Bonaventure meet for the 161st time Saturday
Saturday’s basketball doubleheader at Canisius sold out
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Canisius College Ticket Office has announced that the men’s and women’s basketball doubleheader, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 17, in the Koessler Athletic Center is sold out. The day will begin with the women’s team playing host to Bucknell at 1:30 p.m., before the Canisius men’s team takes on long-time rival St. … [Read more...] about Saturday’s basketball doubleheader at Canisius sold out
Billy Baron wastes little time making his mark with Canisius
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- Little more than five minutes remained on the Koessler Athletic Center clock in Monday night's opening matchup between the Boston University Terriers and the home Canisius Golden Griffins. The Canisius lead which had stretched to 15 earlier in the half, shrunk to five, bounced between eight and twelve, now stood at seven. Billy Baron dribbled … [Read more...] about Billy Baron wastes little time making his mark with Canisius