Courtesy of GoGriffs.com BUFFALO, N.Y. – Representatives from Buffalo, Canisius, Niagara and St. Bonaventure announced today that the four Division I Western New York schools will all take part in the Big 4 Basketball Classic on Saturday, Nov. 29 in First Niagara Center. Niagara will play host to St. Bonaventure in the first game of the hoops twinbill at 2 p.m., followed by … [Read more...] about Big 4 Basketball Classic Set for Nov. 29
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Herman notches first career win for Fredonia State
By Paul Gotham Freshman Cody Herman (Ontario, N.Y./Wayne) tossed two innings out of the bullpen for a road win as Fredonia State's Blue Devils downed the Pitt-Bradford Panthers, 4-2 in non-conference action last week. Herman came on with the game knotted at a run apiece, struck out two and allowed one run on three hits for his first collegiate win. "Bottom line he was … [Read more...] about Herman notches first career win for Fredonia State
Base Paths pauses on Tim Wendel’s latest
During one of these spring postponements or rain delays, you might choose to pass the time with Tim Wendel’s latest, “Down to the Last Pitch.” It may be a bit extravagant to describe the 1991 World Series between the Twins and Braves as one of the greatest ever, but Wendel, Lockport native, certainly does it in life size. This is like Wendel’s eighth book, who’s counting, … [Read more...] about Base Paths pauses on Tim Wendel’s latest
Ball State rebounds to defeat UB
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER -- Seeking a bounce-back performance Ball State's Cardinals needed to look no further than their ace. Scott Baker hurled a complete game as Ball State University defeated UB's Bulls 5-2 in Mid-American Conference action played at Tribune Field on the campus of Monroe Community College. Baker improved to 4-2 on the season. The reigning … [Read more...] about Ball State rebounds to defeat UB
Canisius rallies to sweep regular season series with Niagara
By Paul Gotham LEWISTON, N.Y. – There are things which one can control, and those that can’t be controlled. Wise is the man who understands the difference. Friday night Jim Baron faced plenty of factors out of his control. Senior forward Chris Manhertz didn’t make the 20-mile trip with teammates. Less than five minutes into the game the Griffs’ starting front court of … [Read more...] about Canisius rallies to sweep regular season series with Niagara