First thoughts after Manhattan's 63-60 victory at Canisius. Shane's world Manhattan led for 26- plus minutes. The visiting Jaspers pushed their lead to as many as 10. Seven straight Canisius points over two minutes midway through the second half changed that. Zach Lewis converted one of two free to give the Golden Griffins their first lead of the game at 44-43. Then Shane … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Manhattan 63 Canisius 60
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Williams, Canisius edge Stony Brook in overtime
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- Jeremiah Williams connected on a 16-footer as the Canisius Golden Griffins defeated the Stony Brook Seawolves in overtime, 60-59. The senior guard used a slight hesitation move outside the arc to set up the game winner with nine seconds left in the extra period. "The guy was playing off me," Williams explained. "I didn't want to pull up … [Read more...] about Williams, Canisius edge Stony Brook in overtime
Rebounds & Putbacks: LSU 82 UMass 60
By Paul Gotham Early feedback from LSU's 82-60 victory over UMass. In the Gray area Josh Gray dropped a season-high 25 on 11-15 shooting from the floor including 3-4 behind the arc to lead the Tigers. The junior guard also handed out five assists - producing 36 of LSU's 82 points. Gray grabbed four rebounds and picked up three steals. Give and Geaux LSU converted … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: LSU 82 UMass 60
Cancer and Cornell race past Canisius
By Paul Gotham ITHACA, N.Y. – A wintry mix blanketed the roads and walkways of central New York, Wednesday night. Inside the Newman Arena, Cornell’s Big Red endured their own rough patch late in the first half. Galal Cancer posted a game high as Cornell defeated the Canisius Golden Griffins, 67-60 in non-conference action. The senior guard scored five midway through … [Read more...] about Cancer and Cornell race past Canisius
Hemingway and Monroe rally to trim Cecil
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Credit the Monroe Community College men's basketball team for knowing all their options. When their first priority was taken away on an eventual game-winning play, the Tribunes adapted. Anthony Hemingway (Brooklyn, N.Y./ NIA School) drilled a 3-pointer with nine seconds remaining as Monroe rallied to defeat the Cecil College Seahawks, … [Read more...] about Hemingway and Monroe rally to trim Cecil