By Paul Casey Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Tom Parrotta and the Canisius Golden Griffins know all too well the discomforts that come with the quest for self-awareness. In the past twelve days, Parrotta and his Golden Griffins have had the chance to learn how they measure up with the top of the Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference. After three close losses the Griffs know what is … [Read more...] about Late rally comes up short; Canisius falls to Fairfield
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Xavier flexes muscles in victory over St. Bonaventure
By Paul Casey Gotham St. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. -- For twenty minutes, the St. Bonaventure faithful had reason to believe. But hope can prove itself to be a fleeting object. Tu Holloway tallied 22 second-half points as the Atlantic 10-leading Xavier Musketeers rallied for a convincing 79-65 victory over the St. Bonaventure Bonnies at the Reilly Center, Wednesday … [Read more...] about Xavier flexes muscles in victory over St. Bonaventure
Xavier-St. Bonaventure: Tale of the Tape
By Paul Casey Gotham Setting: The Reilly Center will be rockin' Wednesday night when Chris Mack brings his Xavier Musketeers (11-5/ 3-0) to western New York for an Atlantic 10 showdown with Mark Schmidt and his St. Bonaventure Bonnies (9-7/ 1-2). The game will be televised live on the CBS College Sports Network. Pickin' Splinters will be reporting from court-side. Check in … [Read more...] about Xavier-St. Bonaventure: Tale of the Tape
CBB Splinters | 1/18/11
By Paul Casey Gotham Top off-the-radar performances "The sun don't shine on the same dog's [backside] everyday," but these performances need to see "a ray of light." Kyle Weems/ Missouri State - Weems turned in an efficient effort as the Bears won on the road at Bradley. The 6'6" junior forward scored 27 on 14 shots. He hit 12 from the field (two from behind the arc) … [Read more...] about CBB Splinters | 1/18/11
Siena returns the favor; defeats Canisius
By Paul Casey Gotham ALBANY, N.Y. -- Gaby Belardo had a career-high performance, but it was not enough. Ryan Rossiter registered his 45th career double-double as the Siena Saints avenged an earlier defeat with a 73-69 victory over Canisius Golden Griffins in Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference action at the Times-Union Center. Rossiter notched 28 points and grabbed 10 … [Read more...] about Siena returns the favor; defeats Canisius