By Paul Gotham SPRINGFIELD, MA – Niagara’s Purple Eagles average 74 points per game. Reaching that mark in today’s Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference men’s semi-final match will be a test if OD Anosike and the Siena Saints get their way. “Niagara is a team coming in with a tremendous amount of confidence,” Anosike said after Siena’s win over Marist in the MAAC … [Read more...] about Anosike and Siena will look to slow Niagara’s offense
Siena
Canisius pummels Siena, 76-44
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- Siena led in number of timeouts taken. That's about it. Isaac Sosa continued his torrid shooting, and Chris Manhertz registered a double-double as the Canisius Golden Griffins (12-7, 5-2) overwhelmed a depleted Siena Saints squad (4-15, 2-6), 76-44 in Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference action at the Koessler Athletic Center, Saturday … [Read more...] about Canisius pummels Siena, 76-44
Buonaguro goes with his gut for Siena win
By Paul Gotham ALBANY, NY -- To call a timeout, or not to call a timeout. That was the question facing Mitch Buonaguro. The Siena Saints head men's basketball coach chose the latter, and in that he found favor. Rakeem Brookins beat the buzzer with a three-pointer that was one third unlikely, another part ironic and an added dose of Buonaguro's instinct. Brookins found … [Read more...] about Buonaguro goes with his gut for Siena win
Canisius falls at the buzzer to Brookins and Siena, 57-54
By Paul Gotham ALBANY, NY -- Rakeem Brookins hit a three-pointer at the buzzer to complete a furious rally as an under-manned Siena Saints beat the Canisius Golden Griffins, 57-54 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference action at the Times-Union Center, Friday night. Brookins went end-to-end for the game-winner. Siena erased a 13-point deficit earlier to snap an-11-game … [Read more...] about Canisius falls at the buzzer to Brookins and Siena, 57-54
Gaels can cause opponents to lose focus
By Paul Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, NY -- The rebound kicked off the rim and landed comfortably in the hands of Tavon Sledge standing just outside the free throw lane. With the slightest movement the 5-9 guard pivoted, looked ahead, made one dribble and sent a diagonal pass on a line. On the opposite side of the floor Lamont "Momo" Jones was off and running. He caught the … [Read more...] about Gaels can cause opponents to lose focus