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
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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
Oh Caption, My Caption | Jim Baron
There is often nothing funnier than capturing a facial expression or occurrence at the right time, or, should we say, the most inopportune time. I challenge you, loyal readers, to view the picture below and provide a captivating caption that will cause “the shores a-crowding” with “people all exulting.” Should you provide the wittiest of captions, for you the flag will be … [Read more...] about Oh Caption, My Caption | Jim Baron
Syracuse runs away from Canisius, 85-61
By Paul Gotham SYRACUSE, NY -- James Southerland and Michael Carter-Williams led four in double figures as the Syracuse Orange (9-0) ran away from the Canisius Golden Griffins (6-2), 85-61 before 18,120 in the Gotham Classic at the Carrier Dome, Saturday night. Southerland came off the bench and netted seven as the Orange outscored Canisius 18-6 in the opening moments of … [Read more...] about Syracuse runs away from Canisius, 85-61