By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Whatever words the Niagara University Purple Eagles players and staff exchanged during Tuesday's halftime, they should put in a bottle and twist the cap tightly. Maybe then they can strategically dispense those gems over the next few weeks. Niagara made child's play of a four-point halftime deficit on their way to an 82-71 over the Canisius … [Read more...] about Niagara gets past Canisius
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Canisius runs roughshod over Siena
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Canisius won the opening tap and just about everything else after that. Phil Valenti led three in double figures as the Golden Griffins downed a depleted Siena Saints squad, 83-49 in MAAC action at the Koessler Athletic Center, Friday night. Valenti netted 22 on six-for-nine shooting from the floor and 10-for-10 from the free throw line. … [Read more...] about Canisius runs roughshod over Siena
Griffs defense shrinks the court
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- Making opponents play faster than they want is usually reserved for pressing teams. Those quads which trap in the front court force opposing teams to rush shots and make ill-advised passes. The Canisius Golden Griffins are accomplishing the same effect in the half court. Sunday afternoon the Griffs forced 19 turnovers in a convincing 67-48 … [Read more...] about Griffs defense shrinks the court
Williams, Canisius edge Stony Brook in overtime
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- Jeremiah Williams connected on a 16-footer as the Canisius Golden Griffins defeated the Stony Brook Seawolves in overtime, 60-59. The senior guard used a slight hesitation move outside the arc to set up the game winner with nine seconds left in the extra period. "The guy was playing off me," Williams explained. "I didn't want to pull up … [Read more...] about Williams, Canisius edge Stony Brook in overtime
Cancer and Cornell race past Canisius
By Paul Gotham ITHACA, N.Y. – A wintry mix blanketed the roads and walkways of central New York, Wednesday night. Inside the Newman Arena, Cornell’s Big Red endured their own rough patch late in the first half. Galal Cancer posted a game high as Cornell defeated the Canisius Golden Griffins, 67-60 in non-conference action. The senior guard scored five midway through … [Read more...] about Cancer and Cornell race past Canisius