Courtesy of GoGriffs.com YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO – Canisius junior guard Kassius Robertson scored a season-high 27 points to lead four Golden Griffins in double-figures as the Blue and Gold went on the road and defeated Youngstown State 90-84 Saturday afternoon in the Beeghly Center. The win snapped a two-game losing streak and improved the Griffs to 2-4 on the year, while the … [Read more...] about Canisius uses team-effort to earn road win
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Canisius drops Duquesne on the road
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com PITTSBURGH – Canisius senior Phil Valenti hit a jumper from just inside the free-throw line with 1.6 seconds left, and the Golden Griffins’ defense got one last late stop, as the Blue and Gold went on the road and defeated Duquesne 78-77 Friday night in the Palumbo Center. The victory, Canisius’ first of the season, is also the program’s first under … [Read more...] about Canisius drops Duquesne on the road
For Valenti, leading Canisius is instinctual
By PAUL GOTHAM Phil Valenti never pictured himself on a stage like Rupp Arena. Now he can't get it out of his mind. Valenti will lead Canisius into its 113th season when the Golden Griffins take the court Sunday night against the No. 2/4 Kentucky Wildcats. It's a chance for the Victor, New York native to seize an opportunity. "I never envisioned it," Valenti said … [Read more...] about For Valenti, leading Canisius is instinctual
Canisius announces 2016-17 broadcast schedule
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com The Canisius athletic department announced today that the Golden Griffins men’s and women’s basketball programs will have 32 games televised on the ESPN family of networks during the 2016-17 season, including 25 home games that will be produced by the athletic department’s digital media staff. The Canisius men’s basketball team will play in three … [Read more...] about Canisius announces 2016-17 broadcast schedule
Canisius announces final non-league game
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius head men’s basketball coach Reggie Witherspoon announced today (Sept. 14) that the Golden Griffins will play a non-conference game at Boston University on Wednesday, Dec. 7. This announcement completes the Blue and Gold’s 2016-17 regular season schedule. Canisius and Boston University will be meeting for the 25th time in series history, … [Read more...] about Canisius announces final non-league game