Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius senior forward Phil Valenti is one of 14 men’s basketball players in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference to be named to the 2017 MAAC All-Academic Team, the conference office announced late last week. This marks the first time Valenti has earned academic all-league accolades in his career. A native of Victor, New York, Valenti earned … [Read more...] about Griffs’ Valenti earns MAAC All-Academic honors
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Canisius moves on with win over Marist
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com ALBANY, N.Y. – Four Canisius players scored in double-figures, led by senior Phil Valenti who posted a game-high 23 points, as the Golden Griffins advanced to the 2017 MAAC Championship quarterfinal round with a 77-73 victory over Marist Thursday night in Times Union Center. The win improves Canisius to 18-14 on the season, while the Red Foxes see … [Read more...] about Canisius moves on with win over Marist
Canisius scores victory at Siena
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com ALBANY, N.Y. – Canisius senior Phil Valenti recorded his seventh career double-double with 24 points and 10 rebounds to lead five Canisius players in double-figures as the Golden Griffins went on the road and defeated Siena 80-73 Saturday night in Times Union Center. The win improved Canisius to 14-10 overall and 7-6 in MAAC play, while the Saints … [Read more...] about Canisius scores victory at Siena
Valenti, Canisius edge St. Bonaventure in overtime
By PAUL GOTHAM OLEAN, N.Y. -- On Saturday Jermaine Crumpton netted a career-high 31 as Canisius beat UB in overtime. Jaylen Adams scored his 1,000th career point Monday night in St. Bonaventure's victory over Army West Point. Neither were on the floor when Thursday night's game was decided. It didn't matter. Nothing could take the luster from the 165th meeting between … [Read more...] about Valenti, Canisius edge St. Bonaventure in overtime
Aquinas alum Valenti scores game winner for Canisius
By PAUL GOTHAM Aquinas grad Phil Valenti knocked down a jumper just beyond the free throw-line with 1.6 seconds on the clock to give Canisius a 78-77 victory over Duquesne, Friday night. Valenti finished with 14 points, four rebounds and four assists in the first victory of the season for Canisius (1-3). The senior forward netted 21 in the Golden Griffins' 72-69 loss to … [Read more...] about Aquinas alum Valenti scores game winner for Canisius