Courtesy of GoGriffs.com NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – The host Iona Gaels made 15 3-point field goals and shot 61.7 percent from the field for the game en route to a 98-75 win over Canisius Sunday afternoon in the Hynes Center. The win improved Iona’s record to 10-7 overall and 3-3 in MAAC play, while the loss ended Canisius’ seven-game win streak. The Golden Griffins are now 10-6 … [Read more...] about Canisius sees win streak end at Iona
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Monmouth defeats Marist, 71-64
Courtesy of MonmouthHawks.com WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – Monmouth’s men’s basketball team outlasted Marist Sunday, 71-64 to win its second game in a row and move to 4-2 in MAAC play. Austin Tilghman (Wilmington, DE/Archbishop Carroll) scored a career-high 21 points to lead three Hawks in double figures. MU held a three-point lead at the half after Tilghman netted 10 points in … [Read more...] about Monmouth defeats Marist, 71-64
Isaiah Reese named MAAC Rookie of the Week
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Coming off his career-high 22 points in the Golden Griffins’ overtime win at St. Bonaventure Dec. 22, Canisius freshman guard Isaiah Reese was been named the MAAC’s Rookie of the Week today (Dec. 26). This marks the second time in the last three weeks where Reese has been honored as the conference’s top rookie performer. Reese came off the bench … [Read more...] about Isaiah Reese named MAAC Rookie of the Week
Valenti scores 1,000th career point
A glance at the Section Five alums competing at the collegiate level. By PAUL GOTHAM Canisius forward Phil Valenti (Aquinas) reached the 1,000-point plateau when the senior knocked down a catch-and-shoot three from the top of the arc at the 15:58 mark of the first half of Monday night's contest. Valenti finished the night with 19 points on 7-of-11 shooting including … [Read more...] about Valenti scores 1,000th career point
Canisius wins third straight
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- A milestone attained, trends continued and a modest streak realized. Kassius Robertson and Phil Valenti scored 19 apiece to lead five in double figures as the Canisius Golden Griffins won for the third straight time with a 77-64 victory over the Albany Great Danes in non-league action at the Koessler Athletic Center, Monday. Ranked … [Read more...] about Canisius wins third straight