Courtesy of GoGriffs.com The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) officially announced today (Aug. 15) that Canisius and Niagara will serve as the co-hosts for the 2017 MAAC Baseball Championship at Sal Maglie Stadium in Niagara Falls, N.Y. This will mark the first time in the 36-year history of the MAAC that the conference’s baseball championship will be played in … [Read more...] about Canisius to Co-Host MAAC Baseball Championship
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Former Griff Jordan Heath signs to play in Switzerland
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Former Canisius men’s basketball player Jordan Heath signed a professional contract to join Monthey in the Swiss LNA League on Friday. Entering his third professional season overseas, Heath joins Monthey after playing the two previous years in Belgium. Last season, the Rochester, New York native played 26 games for Spirou, where he was a teammate … [Read more...] about Former Griff Jordan Heath signs to play in Switzerland
Times Union Center announces MAAC will return through 2019
Courtesy of MAACSports.com ALBANY, NY – Albany will welcome the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Basketball Championships back into its historic city for another three years. The MAAC Council of Presidents voted on Wednesday in New York City to call the Times Union Center home for the tournaments from 2017-2019. Albany has hosted the MAAC Basketball Championships 16 … [Read more...] about Times Union Center announces MAAC will return through 2019
Jim Baron announces retirement
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Jim Baron, the Canisius men’s basketball coach for the past four seasons, announced his retirement on Friday. Associate head coach Pat Clarke will assume the title of interim head coach, effective immediately. Canisius will begin an expedited search in an effort to have the position filled as soon as possible. “I have given this decision a lot … [Read more...] about Jim Baron announces retirement
Canisius downs Niagara in regular season finale
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com LEWISTON, N.Y. – The Canisius College baseball team ended the regular season on a high note on Friday, as the squad completed the series sweep against Niagara with a 9-4 win at Bobo field. With the win the Griffs finish the regular season with a 30-25 record and a 16-8 conference mark. Canisius didn’t waste any time building a lead as the squad … [Read more...] about Canisius downs Niagara in regular season finale