By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- What Billy Baron and Isaac Sosa started, Chris Manhertz finished. For 36 minutes Saturday night much of the Canisius Golden Griffins' offensive attack came from the perimeter. When it mattered most, the player known for his grit pushed the Golden Griffins to a 3-1 mark in Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference play with a victory over Marist's … [Read more...] about Manhertz imposes his will upon Marist
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Billy Baron named MAAC Player of the Week
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com BUFFALO, N.Y. – Canisius College men’s basketball player Billy Baron (East Greenwich, R.I.) was named the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Player of the Week on Monday, the MAAC office announced. This marks the second time this season where Baron has been honored as the MAAC Player of the Week – he was also recognized for his play Dec. 10. He is … [Read more...] about Billy Baron named MAAC Player of the Week
Gaels blow by the Bonnies, 93-74
By Paul Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, NY -- Using a barrage of three-point field goals the Iona Gaels pounded the St. Bonaventure Bonnies in a New Year's Eve matinee Sean Armand and Lamont "Momo" Jones led one of the nation's top offenses to a 93-74 non-conference on Bob Lanier Court at the Reilly Center, Monday afternoon. "I'm just proud of my team's effort," said Iona head … [Read more...] about Gaels blow by the Bonnies, 93-74
Late rally by SBU women falls short against North Carolina State, 70-66
By Aaron M Smith ST. BONAVENTURE, NY - On a snowy Western New York afternoon, North Carolina State utilizing a distinct height advantage raced to a 17 point second half lead, only to survive a late rally by the St. Bonaventure Bonnies and secure a 70-66 road victory. With a frontcourt featuring multiple players over six feet tall, the Wolfpack scored on their first … [Read more...] about Late rally by SBU women falls short against North Carolina State, 70-66
Andy Dufresne, Jay Gatsby and the Billy Baron effect
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