By Paul Gotham NOTRE DAME, IN – Eric Atkins scored 21 of a career-high 30 as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish rallied to defeat the Canisius Golden Griffins in overtime 87-81 in non-conference action in the Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Athletic Center on Sunday afternoon. Atkins hit 6 of 9 from the floor including 5 of 6 behind the three-point arc as the Irish erased a … [Read more...] about Atkins and Notre Dame outlast Canisius in overtime
Billy Baron
Canisius falls at St. Francis of Brooklyn
By Paul Gotham BROOKLYN, NY – A relentless St. Francis of Brooklyn Terriers squad rode a strong second half to a 67-51 win over the Canisius Golden Griffins in non-conference action at the Pope Physical Education Center, Saturday. The Terriers, losers of their last two games, played like a team with a purpose. “You never know what you’re about until somebody hits you,” … [Read more...] about Canisius falls at St. Francis of Brooklyn
Patsos on Baron: “He has a chance to play in the NBA”
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – Near the ten-minute mark in the first half of Sunday afternoon’s Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference matchup between the Canisius Golden Griffins and Siena Saints, Billy Baron connected for three from the top of the key. The senior point guard made a simple exchange with teammate Josiah Heath, found some room to move on the perimeter, stepped into … [Read more...] about Patsos on Baron: “He has a chance to play in the NBA”
Canisius rolls to 2-0 start in the MAAC
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
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