Courtesy of GoGriffs.com. PHILADELPHIA - The visiting Canisius College Golden Griffins shot 48 percent from the field, 58.3 percent from 3-point range and 92.9 percent from the free-throw line in the game's final 20 minutes while outscoring the host Temple Owls by a 44-26 clip en route to a 72-62 victory Wednesday night in the Chevrolet Gotham Classic at The Liacouras … [Read more...] about Canisius takes down Temple
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McCrea earned Temple’s attention
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- To say that Wednesday night was an exercise in frustration for Javon McCrea and his University of Buffalo Bulls understates the point. The 6-7, 250 pound forward, who had become comfortable making opposing frontcourts uncomfortable, found the tables turned on him by the Temple Owls. Halftime of Wednesday's non-conference tilt and McCrea … [Read more...] about McCrea earned Temple’s attention
Canisius beats UMBC in home finale
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com. BUFFALO, N.Y. – Three Canisius players scored in double figures, led by junior Alshwan Hymes and team-high 23 points, as the Golden Griffins snapped their 10-game losing streak with a 73-66 win over UMBC Saturday afternoon in the Koessler Athletic Center. Canisius improved to 5-22 with the win, while UMBC slipped to 4-23. The game … [Read more...] about Canisius beats UMBC in home finale
Strong second half leads Saint Peter’s past Canisius
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com. Saint Peter's College used a 24-6 run over the first 6:49 of the second half, and the visiting Peacocks shot 61.9 percent from the floor and 66.7 percent from 3-point range in the game's second stanza en route to a 74-60 win over Canisius College Sunday afternoon in the Koessler Athletic Center. The win snapped Saint Peter's two-game losing skid … [Read more...] about Strong second half leads Saint Peter’s past Canisius
Loyola (Chicago) dissects Canisius, 59-45
By Paul Casey Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- Rarely can one play dictate the outcome of a basketball game. Tom Parrotta and his Canisius Golden Griffins found out Thursday night that a single possession can represent an entire contest. Ben Averkamp led a second half rally as the Loyola (Chicago) Ramblers defeated Canisius, 59-45 in non-conference action at the Koessler Athletic … [Read more...] about Loyola (Chicago) dissects Canisius, 59-45