By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Whatever words the Niagara University Purple Eagles players and staff exchanged during Tuesday's halftime, they should put in a bottle and twist the cap tightly. Maybe then they can strategically dispense those gems over the next few weeks. Niagara made child's play of a four-point halftime deficit on their way to an 82-71 over the Canisius … [Read more...] about Niagara gets past Canisius
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Canisius runs roughshod over Siena
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Canisius won the opening tap and just about everything else after that. Phil Valenti led three in double figures as the Golden Griffins downed a depleted Siena Saints squad, 83-49 in MAAC action at the Koessler Athletic Center, Friday night. Valenti netted 22 on six-for-nine shooting from the floor and 10-for-10 from the free throw line. … [Read more...] about Canisius runs roughshod over Siena
Griffs’ Weir is not afraid to show what’s on his sleeve
By Paul Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. -- Fans might characterize Adam Weir as detached maybe even a little aloof. Make no mistake. When the ball goes up, the Canisius Golden Griffins redshirt freshman is all in. One needs to look no further than Saturday night for proof. "I’m usually a quiet guy," Weir said after Canisius fell to St. Bonaventure into the 163rd meeting … [Read more...] about Griffs’ Weir is not afraid to show what’s on his sleeve
Rebounds & Putbacks: Bona beats Canisius, 59-53
By Paul Gotham A smattering of thoughts on the 163rd meeting between Saint Bonaventure and Canisius. Attacking the zone For the third straight game the Bonnies saw a steady diet of zone. Like Dartmouth a week ago, Canisius slowed Bona with a zone look. Dartmouth used a hybrid version. Canisius played straightforward 2-3. In between, Siena exposed Bona's inability to … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Bona beats Canisius, 59-53