By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- In this age of advanced statistics, where analysts toil over complex formulas to unlock the mysteries of sporting outcomes, Jim Baron proved that experience still has value. The veteran coach relied on his gut for a last-minute decision Saturday evening, and he got what he wanted. With his team clinging to a three-point lead in the closing … [Read more...] about Baron’s instincts seal Canisius triumph
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Canisius and St. Bonaventure meet for the 161st time Saturday
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com. The Canisius College men's basketball team will return to the court Saturday, Nov. 17 when the Golden Griffins play host to long-time rival St. Bonaventure in the Koessler Athletic Center. Tipoff is set for 1 p.m. This will be the 161st all-time meeting between these schools in a series which dates back to the 1911-12 season. Canisius opened the … [Read more...] about Canisius and St. Bonaventure meet for the 161st time Saturday
New-look Belardo leads Canisius
By Paul Casey Gotham One couldn't blame fans of the Canisius College Golden Griffins if they did a double-take Friday night. After all, denizens of the Koessler Athletic Center have grown accustomed to the flowing locks of jet-black hair on the team's point guard. But as the sold-out crowd filed into the KAC for the tilt with cross-town rival Niagara, they saw something … [Read more...] about New-look Belardo leads Canisius
Siena-Canisius: Tale of the Tape
By Paul Casey Gotham Setting: The Koessler Athletic Center is the spot as Mitch Buonaguro brings his Siena Saints (5-8/2-1) to Buffalo for a tilt with Tom Parrotta's Canisius Golden Griffins (6-7/0-3). The game will be televised locally on Time-Warner Sportsnet. Plot: Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference positioning is on the line as these intra-conference foes … [Read more...] about Siena-Canisius: Tale of the Tape