Courtesy of GoGriffs.com The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) officially announced today (Aug. 15) that Canisius and Niagara will serve as the co-hosts for the 2017 MAAC Baseball Championship at Sal Maglie Stadium in Niagara Falls, N.Y. This will mark the first time in the 36-year history of the MAAC that the conference’s baseball championship will be played in … [Read more...] about Canisius to Co-Host MAAC Baseball Championship
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Big 4 Basketball Classic returns December 17; Bonnies to face Niagara
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com Representatives from Buffalo, Canisius, Niagara and St. Bonaventure announced today (July 26) that the four Division I Western New York schools will once again take part in the Big 4 Basketball Classic on Saturday, Dec. 17 in First Niagara Center. The Niagara Purple Eagles host St. Bonaventure before the Canisius Golden Griffins square off against … [Read more...] about Big 4 Basketball Classic returns December 17; Bonnies to face Niagara
Canisius names Reggie Witherspoon head coach
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Reggie Witherspoon, a Buffalo native and a 20-year veteran of the college basketball coaching ranks, has been named the 24th head coach in Canisius College men’s basketball history, Canisius Director of Athletics Bill Maher announced Saturday. Witherspoon, who signed a five-year contract, will be formally introduced at a 10 a.m., press conference … [Read more...] about Canisius names Reggie Witherspoon head coach
Big 4 Basketball Classic Set for Nov. 29
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com BUFFALO, N.Y. – Representatives from Buffalo, Canisius, Niagara and St. Bonaventure announced today that the four Division I Western New York schools will all take part in the Big 4 Basketball Classic on Saturday, Nov. 29 in First Niagara Center. Niagara will play host to St. Bonaventure in the first game of the hoops twinbill at 2 p.m., followed by … [Read more...] about Big 4 Basketball Classic Set for Nov. 29
Late rally by SBU women falls short against North Carolina State, 70-66
By Aaron M Smith ST. BONAVENTURE, NY - On a snowy Western New York afternoon, North Carolina State utilizing a distinct height advantage raced to a 17 point second half lead, only to survive a late rally by the St. Bonaventure Bonnies and secure a 70-66 road victory. With a frontcourt featuring multiple players over six feet tall, the Wolfpack scored on their first … [Read more...] about Late rally by SBU women falls short against North Carolina State, 70-66