Canisius loses star Takal Molson to Seton Hall
The Canisius men's basketball program took another hit as Takal Molson has announced he is transferring to Seton Hall. He will have to sit out next season, while having two years of eligibility remaining. (Photo: Tom Wolf) Molson, a former Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference…
Midwest Region: Iona vs North Carolina Prediction
Iona vs North Carolina Preview (USA TODAY Sports) Will this be the year another 16-seed does the improbable and takes down a 1-seed? Not likely, especially in this matchup between the Iona Gaels (17-15) and the North Carolina Tar Heels (27-6). I say this…
MAAC Tournament: Monmouth vs Iona Prediction
MAAC Tournament: Monmouth vs Iona Preview (Photo: John Meore/The Journal News) The way this season started for both ball clubs, it's hard to envision them being in this spot--one win away from the NCAA Tournament. The Monmouth Hawks (14-20, 10-8) started the season with…
MAAC Tournament: Monmouth vs Canisius Prediction
Monmouth vs Canisius Preview (Photo: Tom Wolf/Canisius Athletics) Before the MAAC Tournament started, I was quoted saying this field would be filled with tight games, upsets and parity at its finest. That is exactly what we have seen so far--case in point, No. 6…
MAAC Tournament: Manhattan vs Canisius Preview and Prediction
Manhattan vs Canisius Preview (Manhattan College Athletics) For a second consecutive season the Canisius Golden Griffins (14-16, 11-7) have earned the seed in the MAAC Tournament, this year however, they hope for a different outcome. The seed Manhattan Jaspers are hoping to prove that…
Predicting the MAAC Tournament Bracket
To say it's been a rough season for the MAAC is an understatement. Prohibitive favorites Rider and Canisius stumbled to 16-14 and 14-16 records, respectively, and the Griffs kicked preseason MAAC Player of the Year Isaiah Reese off the team halfway through conference play.…
2019 NCAA Conference Tournaments: Full Schedule
It may not be the NCAA Tournament, but it's just as exciting (especially for the mid-majors). Below is the full list of conference tournament dates. 2019 NCAA conference tournament schedules: Brackets, scores, automatic bids CONFERENCE LOCATION SCHEDULE/RESULTS BRACKET/AUTO BID America East Highest seeds host…
Rider vs Iona Preview and Prediction
Rider vs Iona Preview (Photo: Adrian Szkolar/The Journal News) Two teams at the top of the MAAC standings do battle on a national stage tonight as the Rider Broncs (10-7, 5-0) undefeated in conference play travel to New Rochelle, NY to take on the…
Monmouth vs Canisius Preview and Prediction
Monmouth vs Canisius Preview Two teams that have turned their seasons around in conference play clash at the Koessler Athletic Center as the Monmouth Hawks (6-14, 5-2) travel to Buffalo, NY to take on the Canisius Golden Griffins (7-11. 4-2). For Monmouth, the team…
Manhattan vs Rider Preview and Prediction
Manhattan vs Rider Preview (Manhattan Athletics) An inconsistent non-conference schedule had many doubting MAAC Preseason favorite Rider, but once conference play started, a flip-switched in the Broncs lineup. Through four MAAC games, Rider is yet to lose and they host the cellar-dweller of the…
Canisius vs Fairfield Basketball Preview and Prediction
Canisius vs Fairfield Basketball Preview (Buffalo News File Photo) Consistency has been the issue for both of these squads as Canisius (6-11, 3-2) stays on the road as they take on Fairfield (5-13, 2-4) at Alumni Hall in Fairfield, CT. The Stags are coming…
Monmouth vs Siena Preview and Prediction
Monmouth vs Siena Preview (Karlee Sell / Monmouth Athletics) MAAC play has been no joke as all teams have dealt with some adversity and have played a lot in the past week. Monmouth (3-14, 2-2) will be playing on tired legs as this is…
Rider vs Canisius Live Game Notes
Rider vs Canisius Live Game Notes (Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports) Preview and Prediction As I am for all Canisius home basketball games, I will be live covering all the action between two of the MAAC's best teams. The crowd is thin tonight, but slowly…
Siena vs Marist Preview and Prediction
Siena vs Marist Preview (Photo: Michael Kelly/The Daily Gazette) The final MAAC showdown we have to cover on this Friday night slate features two teams that figure to fight for that fourth or fifth spot in the conference. Rider vs Canisius Preview and Prediction…
Iona vs Niagara Preview and Prediction
Iona vs Niagara Preview (Photo by Porter Binks /Sports Illustrated/Getty Images) Iona and Niagara had different results during non-conference play--NU was the only MAAC team to finish with a winning record (7-6) while Iona struggled to a 2-9 start. MAAC play has been a…