By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – Manhattan College showed why they were the pre-season choice to finish atop the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. In front of 2,196 at the Koessler Athletic Center Friday night, the Jaspers harassed, pressured, harried and made the Canisius Golden Griffins downright uncomfortable for nearly 40 minutes of game time. There are numbers to … [Read more...] about Manhattan harnesses the Golden Griffins
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Fordham Rams use seven to defeat rival Manhattan Jaspers
Playing zone defense keeps tight rotation on floor for Fordham By Joe Manganiello BRONX, N.Y. -- Sophomore Jermaine Myers made his second consecutive start for the Rams, playing 29 minutes and adding three assists in the 79-75 victory over Manhattan. He is arguably the Ram that has most benefited from a depleted roster, as Fordham has seen junior Ryan Canty leave the … [Read more...] about Fordham Rams use seven to defeat rival Manhattan Jaspers
Manhattan College misses mark from downtown, drops game to Fordham Rams
Points left on board hold Jaspers back in loss to rival Rams By Joe Manganiello Bronx, N.Y. -- The Jaspers made 26 shots from the field on Tuesday night. They also missed 26 shots from behind the arc. Both stats proved costly in their four-point loss to Fordham. Senior George Beamon has scored at least 24 points in each game this season, but struggled against the zone … [Read more...] about Manhattan College misses mark from downtown, drops game to Fordham Rams
Severe scores 30, Fordham claims victory at Manhattan
Severe is strong in Battle for Bronx. By Joe Manganiello Bronx, N.Y. -- In an early-season battle between Bronx rivals, the Fordham Rams claimed their first road win of the season at Manhattan College on Tuesday night, 79-75. Fordham's freshman standout Jon Severe finished with 30 points, and senior Branden Frazier added 21 points and a pair of crucial free throws late … [Read more...] about Severe scores 30, Fordham claims victory at Manhattan
Jaspers adjust, FINALLY make it back to MAAC Title game
By Ronak Patel Springfield, Mass. -- There were enormous expectations coming into this season for Manhattan and for second year head coach Steve Masiello. Last season, the Jaspers won 21 games, a 15-game improvement from the prior season. The Jaspers were picked to finish second in the MAAC Preseason Poll by the coaches. They were returning nearly the entire team saved … [Read more...] about Jaspers adjust, FINALLY make it back to MAAC Title game