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
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Canisius takes down Temple
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com. PHILADELPHIA - The visiting Canisius College Golden Griffins shot 48 percent from the field, 58.3 percent from 3-point range and 92.9 percent from the free-throw line in the game's final 20 minutes while outscoring the host Temple Owls by a 44-26 clip en route to a 72-62 victory Wednesday night in the Chevrolet Gotham Classic at The Liacouras … [Read more...] about Canisius takes down Temple
Billy Baron, RaShawn Stores, Devin Price and the MAAC Press Break
All that is good in Metro Atlantic Athletic men's basketball. Baron and Stores earn MAAC weekly honors Billy Baron averaged 17.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 6.0 assists last week in two MAAC games as the Golden Griffins moved to 6-1 overall and 2-0 in league play, the team's first 2-0 start in conference action since 1997-98. Baron scored 19 points and had five rebounds in … [Read more...] about Billy Baron, RaShawn Stores, Devin Price and the MAAC Press Break
Canisius out guns Marist
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com. POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – The Canisius men’s basketball team hit a school-record 17 3-pointers, senior Harold Washington had a season-high 25 points, junior Billy Baron registered his first career double-double and fellow junior Chris Manhertz pulled down a career-high 18 rebounds as the Golden Griffins defeated Marist 94-82 Sunday … [Read more...] about Canisius out guns Marist
Canisius takes care of UMBC
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com BALTIMORE - The Canisius College men's basketball team snapped a 10-game road losing streak that dated back to last season with a convincing 83-65 win on the road over UMBC Thursday night in the RAC Arena. The win, which was the Golden Griffins first road victory since Dec. 18, 2011, improved the Blue and Gold to 4-1 on the year, while … [Read more...] about Canisius takes care of UMBC