By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – Jordan Heath notched his third career double-double as the Cansius Golden Griffins opened Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play with a resounding 82-67 victory over the St. Peter’s Peacocks Friday night at the Koessler Athletic Center. Heath hit 11-of-17 from the floor including 4-of-6 behind the arc and added a pair of free throws for a … [Read more...] about Heath, Canisius cruise to win in conference opener
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Valenti’s spark off the bench shows promise
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. – More than seven minutes remained in the first half of Monday night’s matchup between the Canisius Golden Griffins and South Dakota Coyotes when Jordan Heath joined his frontcourt mate Chris Manhertz on the pine with two fouls. A feeling of discomfort had to exist on the Canisius sidelines with both starting forwards sitting on the bench. The … [Read more...] about Valenti’s spark off the bench shows promise
Baron foils South Dakota’s gameplan
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – Fifty-seven seconds remained on the Koessler Athletic Center clock when Billy Baron let fly from the top of the key. Like he had done so many times last year and several times on this evening, the senior point guard’s shot found the twine. For the third time in the last ten minutes of the game Baron connected from behind the arc and gave the … [Read more...] about Baron foils South Dakota’s gameplan
Canisius resilience on display in victory over Niagara
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – Billy Baron handed out just one assist. It came with less than six minutes to go. The Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference’s leader in helpers came in averaging more than five per game. Isaac Sosa connected just one time behind the arc. Sosa’s 3.1 makes per contest from long range ranks second in the MAAC. He only had four attempts Sunday … [Read more...] about Canisius resilience on display in victory over Niagara
Baron leads as Canisius harnesses the Gaels, 77-74
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – Billy Baron led five in double figures including six clutch points late in the game as the Canisius Golden Griffins avenged an earlier loss with a second-half rally to topple the Iona Gaels, 77-74 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference action Saturday night at the Koessler Athletic Center. Baron scored eight of the Golden Griffins’ last 12 … [Read more...] about Baron leads as Canisius harnesses the Gaels, 77-74