By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – One man’s junk is another man’s treasure. Billy Baron saw plenty of junk defenses Sunday afternoon. Freshman teammate Zach Lewis reaped the benefits. Baron and Lewis combined for 51 points as the Canisius Golden Griffins (11-6/5-1) downed the Monmouth Hawks (9-8/2-4), 87-67 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference action at the Koessler … [Read more...] about Baron, Lewis carry Canisius past Monmouth, 87-67
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The night Billy Baron wouldn’t let Canisius lose
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – It was fitting Billy Baron landed on his back after hitting his final shot of the night. The player laying on the floor where he left every ounce of his being. Mark down the date January 10th, 2014. The day, or night, when the Canisius Golden Griffins used two overtimes to defeat Rider’s Broncs, 94-91. It wasn’t Duke-Kentucky or the six … [Read more...] about The night Billy Baron wouldn’t let Canisius lose
Atkins and Notre Dame outlast Canisius in overtime
By Paul Gotham NOTRE DAME, IN – Eric Atkins scored 21 of a career-high 30 as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish rallied to defeat the Canisius Golden Griffins in overtime 87-81 in non-conference action in the Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Athletic Center on Sunday afternoon. Atkins hit 6 of 9 from the floor including 5 of 6 behind the three-point arc as the Irish erased a … [Read more...] about Atkins and Notre Dame outlast Canisius in overtime
Kloof’s buzzer beater lifts St. Bonaventure
By Paul Gotham LEWISTON, NY – Charlon Kloof scored at the buzzer as the St. Bonaventure Bonnies fended off the Niagara University Purple Eagles, 74-72 in Big 4 action at the Taps Gallagher Center, Saturday night. Without needing a timeout, Kloof went end to end in the game’s final five seconds for the game-winner. “It’s special situations,” head coach Mark Schmidt said … [Read more...] about Kloof’s buzzer beater lifts St. Bonaventure
Canisius falls at St. Francis of Brooklyn
By Paul Gotham BROOKLYN, NY – A relentless St. Francis of Brooklyn Terriers squad rode a strong second half to a 67-51 win over the Canisius Golden Griffins in non-conference action at the Pope Physical Education Center, Saturday. The Terriers, losers of their last two games, played like a team with a purpose. “You never know what you’re about until somebody hits you,” … [Read more...] about Canisius falls at St. Francis of Brooklyn