By Stuart Seidel The game Saturday night at the Times Union Center was much more than just any game. It was a game that had bragging rights of the capital district on the line. A game where the winner got to call them selves the owners of the Albany Cup. The UAlbany versus Siena game is one of the most anticipated sporting events in the Albany area all year. Siena was nine … [Read more...] about Siena Struggles in Albany Cup
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Marcus Posley Named Inaugural Big 4 Player of the Week
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com After outstanding performances in games against Siena and Canisius last week, St. Bonaventure junior guard Marcus Posley was named inaugural winner of the Big 4 men's basketball Player of the Week. Starting this week, the Big 4 schools – Buffalo, Canisius, Niagara and St. Bonaventure – will name one student-athlete each week during the basketball … [Read more...] about Marcus Posley Named Inaugural Big 4 Player of the Week
2014 @BonniesMBB Non-Conference Home Games Set
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com The 95th season of St. Bonaventure basketball will open on Saturday, Nov. 15, when Dartmouth will take on the Bonnies in the Reilly Center at 7 p.m. That contest is the first of four straight home games to open the season. The Franciscan Cup will be on the line Tuesday, Nov. 19, when Siena and the Bonnies renew their rivalry; last year, Siena grabbed … [Read more...] about 2014 @BonniesMBB Non-Conference Home Games Set
Patsos on Baron: “He has a chance to play in the NBA”
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – Near the ten-minute mark in the first half of Sunday afternoon’s Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference matchup between the Canisius Golden Griffins and Siena Saints, Billy Baron connected for three from the top of the key. The senior point guard made a simple exchange with teammate Josiah Heath, found some room to move on the perimeter, stepped into … [Read more...] about Patsos on Baron: “He has a chance to play in the NBA”
Cline and Niagara bench come through in time of need
By Paul Gotham SPRINGFIELD, MA – To advance in the Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference tournament, the Niagara Purple Eagles needed to slow Siena’s OD Anosike. No small task considering Anosike had 17 double-doubles on the season and 45 for his career coming into Saturday afternoon’s game at the MassMutual Center. Friday night the Siena power forward seemed to embrace … [Read more...] about Cline and Niagara bench come through in time of need