By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – Losing streak. Those two words didn't sit well with the Canisius Golden Griffins, and they took matters upon themselves to distance themselves from that phrase. Isaac Sosa led three in double figures, and Billy Baron turned in a double-double as the Golden Griffins led wire-to-wire in a 73-64 victory over the Marist Red Foxes in Metro Atlantic … [Read more...] about Canisius completes sweep of Marist, 73-64
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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
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
Canisius makes light work of Alcorn State, 87-74
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- The Canisius Golden Griffins took full advantage of their second chances, Thursday night, but Isaac Sosa didn't need many. Sosa paced four in double figures as the Golden Griffins defeated the Alcorn State Braves, 87-74 in the Gotham Classic at the Koessler Athletic Center. The Golden Griffins converted 16 offensive rebounds into a 26-2 … [Read more...] about Canisius makes light work of Alcorn State, 87-74
Billy Baron, Kevin Dillard, Chris Gaston, The Step-Back and nuggets of goodness
By Paul Gotham Surveying the Atlantic 10, Metro Atlantic Athletic and Patriot League. I'm your Huckleberry A few (yes, Mr. Davis and Mr. Machir we see you.) didn't think Dayton's Kevin Dillard had it in him. After back spasms cut short his performance Wednesday night against Illinois State, UD's point guard was expected to sit on the sideline while Murray State's … [Read more...] about Billy Baron, Kevin Dillard, Chris Gaston, The Step-Back and nuggets of goodness