By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – A weekend which started with promise ended in disappointment. The Canisius Golden Griffins had the chance to grab that end-of-the-season cliché and control their own destiny. With the third-place Manhattan Jaspers and Iona Gaels, whom they shared first-place, coming to the Koessler Athletic Center, the Golden Griffins could have put distance … [Read more...] about Iona outscores Canisius, grabs first place
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Oliver leads Dayton to second half surge over Bonnies
By Taylor Nigrelli ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. -- If you’ve attended enough St. Bonaventure men’s basketball games this year, you’ve probably begun to notice a pattern. The Bonnies (13-10, 3-6) take an early lead, begin to falter around halftime, regain their step in the second half then ultimately fall apart down the stretch and lose by five points or less. The team … [Read more...] about Oliver leads Dayton to second half surge over Bonnies
UD rallies past Bona for third straight win
By Paul Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – Dyshawn Pierre stood on the sideline ready to give the inbound pass. Three ticks remained on the shot clock, 18.4 on the game clock. The University of Dayton Flyers held a one-point lead. The picture gave an appropriate representation of UD’s struggles for much of the Atlantic 10 conference matchup. Another game on the road in the … [Read more...] about UD rallies past Bona for third straight win
Manhattan harnesses the Golden Griffins
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – Manhattan College showed why they were the pre-season choice to finish atop the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. In front of 2,196 at the Koessler Athletic Center Friday night, the Jaspers harassed, pressured, harried and made the Canisius Golden Griffins downright uncomfortable for nearly 40 minutes of game time. There are numbers to … [Read more...] about Manhattan harnesses the Golden Griffins
Bona Struggling To Finish Games
By Ryan Lazo RICHMOND — St. Bonaventure had their plan working to perfection from the moment the ball was thrown up toward the ceiling during the opening tip-off. Knowing Richmond had announced the departure of Derrick Williams, a rugged 6-foot-6 forward, Bona aimed to attack their front court. Just 77 seconds into the game, there was Youssou Ndoye spinning in the paint … [Read more...] about Bona Struggling To Finish Games