By Ronak Patel Springfield, Mass. -- There were enormous expectations coming into this season for Manhattan and for second year head coach Steve Masiello. Last season, the Jaspers won 21 games, a 15-game improvement from the prior season. The Jaspers were picked to finish second in the MAAC Preseason Poll by the coaches. They were returning nearly the entire team saved … [Read more...] about Jaspers adjust, FINALLY make it back to MAAC Title game
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Green and Mason lead as Niagara advances to MAAC semis
By Paul Gotham SPRINGFIELD, MA – Juan’ya Green and Antoine Mason each finished in double figures pacing the number one seed Niagara Purple Eagles to a 74-62 triumph over the number nine seed Siena Saints in the quarter-finals of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference at the MassMutual Center Saturday afternoon. Green and Mason combined for 23 points after the break as … [Read more...] about Green and Mason lead as Niagara advances to MAAC semis
Humble and talented, Laury finding his way at Iona
By Ronak Patel NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- It’s been well-documented -- sophomore forward David Laury’s journey to Iona. He’s gone through so much in life, more than men twice to triple his age have not had to deal with. He’s moved double-digit times in his life, lived with many different family members but one thing that has kept him going is basketball. After transferring in … [Read more...] about Humble and talented, Laury finding his way at Iona
Baron continues making the right plays for Canisius
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – He has shown himself as a more than adept playmaker. With five-plus assists per game, Billy Baron leads the Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference in that category. For 35-plus minutes Thursday night, the junior point guard continued in that endeavor with just moderate success. It’s not that Baron wasn’t getting the ball into the hands of his … [Read more...] about Baron continues making the right plays for Canisius
Niagara’s Too Talented To Continue Skid
By Ryan Lazo LEWISTON, N.Y. — The 174th all-time meeting between Niagara and Canisius seemingly mirrored the 173rd meeting from the opening minutes. Early frustrations for the Purple Eagles soon turned to ferocious right and left hooks to the faces of the Golden Griffins. And when freshman T.J. Cline nailed a corner 3-pointer to put Niagara up 64-62 with just 3:13 … [Read more...] about Niagara’s Too Talented To Continue Skid