By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – The first six games of the Canisius Golden Griffins season came with their share of frustration. With the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference pre-season player of the year and two other returning starters from last year’s 20-win squad, the Golden Griffins hoped to hit the ground running. Instead the Griffs lacked continuity and gathered little … [Read more...] about Canisius rolls to 2-0 start in the MAAC
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Heath, Canisius cruise to win in conference opener
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – Jordan Heath notched his third career double-double as the Cansius Golden Griffins opened Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play with a resounding 82-67 victory over the St. Peter’s Peacocks Friday night at the Koessler Athletic Center. Heath hit 11-of-17 from the floor including 4-of-6 behind the arc and added a pair of free throws for a … [Read more...] about Heath, Canisius cruise to win in conference opener
Simmons leads as Bonnies get by UMass-Lowell
By Paul Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, NY – Marquise Simmons registered a double-double including a career high in points as the St. Bonaventure Bonnies defeated the UMass-Lowell Riverhawks, 67-58 in non-conference action on Bob Lanier Court at the Reilly Center, Tuesday. Trailing by three at half, St. Bonaventure hit 11-of-21 from the floor after the break to improve to 6-2 … [Read more...] about Simmons leads as Bonnies get by UMass-Lowell
Is GW for real? And other burning questions answered in the A-10 games of the week
Two teams in the top 25, two others getting votes. Let the Atlantic 10 action roll on. Wednesday: Rutgers (4-4) at George Washington (6-1) Coming off wins over Miami and then-No. 20 Creighton, George Washington's Colonials doubled their AP Top 25 votes from one to two (maybe John Feinstein -the only GW vote two weeks ago-knows something others don't). Does G-Dub have to … [Read more...] about Is GW for real? And other burning questions answered in the A-10 games of the week
Maui ’13 takeaways
By Paul Gotham Success in the Maui Invitational usually coincides with March success. The degree to which varies. Kemba Walker and UConn reigned in Hawaii in 2010. The Huskies went on to the national title later that year. Tyler Hansbrough and UNC took the 2008 Maui title and topped Michigan State for the Heels fifth national championship. Jim Boeheim's Syracuse Orange … [Read more...] about Maui ’13 takeaways