Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius head men's basketball coach Reggie Witherspoon announced today (June 22) that Eddie Shannon has joined the Golden Griffin men's basketball coaching staff for the 2017-18 season. Shannon comes to Canisius after spending the two previous seasons on staff at Chattanooga, including the 2015-16 campaign where he worked with Witherspoon, when the … [Read more...] about Eddie Shannon joins Canisius coaching staff
NCAA Tournament
Alesco Advisors named presenting sponsor for annual St. Bonaventure game in Rochester
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. — June 16, 2017 — St. Bonaventure's now-annual men's basketball game at Rochester's Blue Cross Arena will have a new presenting sponsor and a new name this year. Alesco Advisors, an independent, employee-owned investment advisory firm which serves institutional and individual investors from its offices in Rochester and Buffalo, … [Read more...] about Alesco Advisors named presenting sponsor for annual St. Bonaventure game in Rochester
Big East POY Rylan Bannon drafted by Los Angeles Dodgers in eighth round
Courtesy of GoXavier.com SECAUCUS, N.J. - Xavier baseball junior third baseman Rylan Bannon became the second Musketeer drafted in 2017 in the eighth round when he was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers with the 250th overall pick in the MLB First Year Player Draft on Tuesday, June 13. Bannon was named the 2017 BIG EAST Player of the Year and put together a standout … [Read more...] about Big East POY Rylan Bannon drafted by Los Angeles Dodgers in eighth round
Scott Googins departing Xavier baseball program after 12 years
Courtesy of GoXavier.com CINCINNATI - Xavier baseball head coach Scott Googins is departing the program after 12 seasons, announcing Tuesday he is accepting the same position at the University of Cincinnati. "I want to thank Scott for all that he has done for Xavier," said Xavier University Director of Athletics Greg Christopher. "He has taken Xavier Baseball to a new … [Read more...] about Scott Googins departing Xavier baseball program after 12 years
Eight-run first, combined shutout propels Xavier to 11-0 win over Oklahoma
Courtesy of GoXavier.com LOUISVILLE, Ky. - An explosive first inning on offense and combined shutout, fueled by a season-high eight scoreless innings for Trent Astle, secured an 11-0 win for Xavier Baseball over No. 2 seed Oklahoma. The win in the elimination game of the Louisville Regional on Sunday afternoon marks the sixth NCAA Tournament victory in Xavier Baseball … [Read more...] about Eight-run first, combined shutout propels Xavier to 11-0 win over Oklahoma