Counting down to tipoff and previewing the incoming freshmen of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference with a look at the Canisius Golden Griffins. During his first year at the helm Jim Baron directed Canisius to a 20-14 (11 MAAC victories) mark. Coach Baron welcomes five freshmen and two transfers to campus: Jermaine Crumpton, Lou Dunbar, Zach Lewis, Kassius … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Canisius Golden Griffins 2013-14
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Baron and Canisius trump Niagara, 77-70
By Paul Gotham LEWISTON, NY – “Daddy’s Boy! Daddy’s Boy! Daddy’s Boy!” The chant rained down from the Niagara University student section. “Daddy’s Boy! Daddy’s Boy! Daddy’s Boy!” Barely audible for much of the first half as the Canisius Golden Griffins built a 16-point lead and carried an 11-point advantage into the break, the chant gained momentum in the second … [Read more...] about Baron and Canisius trump Niagara, 77-70
Buonaguro goes with his gut for Siena win
By Paul Gotham ALBANY, NY -- To call a timeout, or not to call a timeout. That was the question facing Mitch Buonaguro. The Siena Saints head men's basketball coach chose the latter, and in that he found favor. Rakeem Brookins beat the buzzer with a three-pointer that was one third unlikely, another part ironic and an added dose of Buonaguro's instinct. Brookins found … [Read more...] about Buonaguro goes with his gut for Siena win
Barrow’s career night helps Fairfield gain revenge on Canisius, 66-45
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- The Fairfield Stags started early, finished late and did a whole lot of work in between. Maurice Barrow led all scorers with 21 as the Stags avenged an earlier defeat with a 66-45 victory over the Canisius Golden Griffins in Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference action at the Koessler Athletic Center, Thursday night. Barrow displayed and … [Read more...] about Barrow’s career night helps Fairfield gain revenge on Canisius, 66-45
Sosa and Canisius pound Longwood, 82-54
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- Nothing could cool off Isaac Sosa, Monday night. Not even his coach. Sosa turned in a near-perfect performance as the Canisius Golden Griffins (7-2) routed the Longwood Lancers (3-8), 82-54 in non-conference action at the Koessler Athletic Center. Sosa connected on his first three attempts behind the arc as the Golden Griffins sprinted to … [Read more...] about Sosa and Canisius pound Longwood, 82-54