By PAUL GOTHAM Xeyrius Williams can add one to his growing list of basketball experiences. In the closing moments of Dayton's 61-57 loss to then No. 17 Saint Mary's, the sophomore looked to cap a feverish rally when youthful enthusiasm intervened. Teammate Kyle Davis used the sideline to cut off the dribble of Saint Mary's Emmett Naar. A loose ball ensued deep in the … [Read more...] about Dayton, Williams learning on the fly
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Niagara sweeps Iona
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – The Niagara baseball team completed its season sweep of Iona, defeating the Gaels 15-5 on Sunday. “This was a good weekend for our program,” said head coach Rob McCoy. “It was important that we play well and we did. We’ve been through a lot of ups and downs this season, but these guys have kept things in perspective almost … [Read more...] about Niagara sweeps Iona
Remillard makes history as Canisius sweeps DH
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com BUFFALO, N.Y. – Iannick Remillard closed out a 7-6 win in game two of a doubleheader against Iona on Saturday, as he set the new program record for career saves, with the Griffs sweeping the twin bill against the Gaels. In game one the Griffs defeated Iona 10-0, while game two the Blue and Gold were victorious 7-6. With the pair of victories, … [Read more...] about Remillard makes history as Canisius sweeps DH
English Leads Iona Past Manhattan
BY RYAN LAZO NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — In the grand scheme of conference standings and overall records, this game meant very little to an Iona team which had already locked up the MAAC's top seed entering next weekend's conference tournament, but they certainly didn't play like it. Instead, their match-up against the Manhattan Jaspers gave the Gaels the type of test they needed if … [Read more...] about English Leads Iona Past Manhattan
Iona outlasts Canisius, advances to MAAC title game
By Paul Gotham SPRINGFIELD, MA – David Laury converted a late putback slam, and Sean Armand hit one of two free throws with 28 seconds remaining as Iona’s Gaels defeated the Canisius Golden Griffins, 75-72 Sunday afternoon at the MassMutual Center to advance to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championship. Bowman’s free throw proved to be the winner as Iona … [Read more...] about Iona outlasts Canisius, advances to MAAC title game