Courtesy of GoGriffs.com ALBANY, N.Y – Canisius sophomore Isaiah Reese scored 19 points and senior Jermaine Crumpton added 16 points and nine rebounds, but it was not enough for the Golden Griffins, as the team fell to host Albany 68-65 Saturday night at SEFCU Arena in Albany, N.Y. The win moves the Great Danes to 11-2 on the season, while the Griffs, who have now dropped … [Read more...] about Late rally comes up short as Canisius falls to Albany
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RIT women’s hockey falls to Union in final contest of 2017 calendar year
Courtesy of RITAthletics.com SCHENECTADY, NY – The RIT women's hockey team (4-15-3) fell to Union College (5-12-3) Saturday afternoon from Messa Rink. Kendall Cornine (Kinnelon, NJ/Morristown Beard) scored the lone goal for RIT on a power play seven minutes into the first period off of an assist from Brittney Gout (Caledon, Ontario/Brampton Canadettes) and Victoria … [Read more...] about RIT women’s hockey falls to Union in final contest of 2017 calendar year
Amerks lose close battle of AHL titans
By TODD ETSHMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The first of eight meetings between the league leading Toronto Marlies and the Rochester Americans went to the Marlies, 3-2, at Blue Cross Arena on Friday night. Despite the loss, the Amerks showed they were up to challenging the league's top team at the one third mark of the season. Crisp passes, fast skating, clean hitting and great … [Read more...] about Amerks lose close battle of AHL titans
Twins sign three to Minor League deals
Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com ROCHESTER, NY – The Minnesota Twins have signed infielder Taylor Featherston, outfielder James Ramsey and catcher Wynston Sawyer to minor league contracts. Featherston, 28, spent last season with Triple-A Lehigh Valley (PHI) and Triple-A Durham (TB) while appearing in 17 MLB games with Tampa Bay. He batted .237/.316/.370 with 13 doubles, … [Read more...] about Twins sign three to Minor League deals
Lamb’s return more than a homecoming
BY PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- If Anthony Lamb has his way, Saturday's game will serve as a springboard. When Lamb and the Vermont Catamounts travel to Rochester to take on the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, the former Greece Athena Trojan will get a chance to play once again in the Blue Cross Arena where he and his former high school teammates had so much post-season … [Read more...] about Lamb’s return more than a homecoming