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
Koessler Athletic Center
Saturday’s basketball doubleheader at Canisius sold out
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Canisius College Ticket Office has announced that the men’s and women’s basketball doubleheader, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 17, in the Koessler Athletic Center is sold out. The day will begin with the women’s team playing host to Bucknell at 1:30 p.m., before the Canisius men’s team takes on long-time rival St. … [Read more...] about Saturday’s basketball doubleheader at Canisius sold out
Canisius falls to South Dakota aerial attack
By Paul Casey Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- The South Dakota Coyotes entered play Thursday night averaging slightly more than five three-pointers per game. The Coyotes reached their average – before the final media timeout of the first half. Louie Krogman led South Dakota with 18 points and nine assists as the Coyotes went into the Koessler Athletic Center and defeated the … [Read more...] about Canisius falls to South Dakota aerial attack
Valenti signs NLI to join Canisius
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Canisius College men’s basketball coach Tom Parrotta announced today that Phil Valenti (Victor, N.Y.) has signed his National Letter of Intent and will join the Golden Griffins’ roster for the 2012-13 season. Valenti, a 6-foot-7, 195-pound forward is currently in his senior season at Aquinas High School in Rochester, N.Y. Last year as a junior, Valenti … [Read more...] about Valenti signs NLI to join Canisius
Canisius seniors make it a memorable finale
By Paul Casey Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Head coach Tom Parrotta kept it simple. Prior to Sunday's regular season finale the fifth-year coach told his team to: "Make your own memories today." With that the Canisius senior class took the court having played a combined 543 games. They followed their coach's advice and created memories. There was Julius Coles driving and … [Read more...] about Canisius seniors make it a memorable finale