Canisius Golden Griffins News Page 5 - College Basketball

Frank Mitchell - Full offseason with program Mitchell posted two points (1-7 FG), two rebounds and one assist in 19 minutes Canisius' 97-74 preseason victory over Toronto Metropolitan on Oct. 21.

Impact Mitchell was finally able to make his debut with the program after being deemed academically ineligible for the 2022-23 season. He struggled offensively, but it'll be interesting to see what the Humber College transfer can bring to the court at Canisius.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Jones - Commits to Canisius Jones has announced, via his personal Twitter account, that he will join Canisius for the upcoming season.

Impact Jones, who has spent the last two seasons with Georgia State, will join the Golden Griffins this offseason. The 6-foot-9 sophomore appeared in 13 games last season, averaging 3.1 points, three rebounds and 0.5 blocks on 10.2 minutes per game.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mount St. Mary's beats Canisius 67-66 in OT in MAAC tourney

Dakota Leffew scored 15 points, including two in the overtime, as the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers knocked off the Canisius Golden Griffins 67-66 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Co...

MARCH 8, 2023 • Associated Press

Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers take on the Canisius Golden Griffins in MAAC Tournament

MARCH 7, 2023 • Associated Press

Mount St. Mary's plays in MAAC Tournament against the Canisius

The Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers play the Canisius Golden Griffins in the MAAC Tournament

MARCH 6, 2023 • Associated Press

Staveskie scores 24 as Canisius knocks off Niagara 81-68

Led by Tahj Staveskie's 24 points, the Canisius Golden Griffins defeated the Niagara Purple Eagles 81-68 on Saturday night

MARCH 5, 2023 • Associated Press

Canisius hosts Niagara after Thomasson's 22-point performance

Niagara visits the Canisius Golden Griffins after Noah Thomasson scored 22 points in the Purple Eagles' 66-65 loss to the Saint Peter's Peacocks

MARCH 3, 2023 • Associated Press

Gadsden's 11 lead Canisius over Fairfield 64-51

Led by TJ Gadsden's 11 points, the Canisius Golden Griffins defeated the Fairfield Stags 64-51 on Sunday

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • Associated Press

Leffew scores 22, Mount St. Mary's hold off Canisius 75-74

Dakota Leffew scored 22 points and Mount St. Mary’s held off Canisius 75-74

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • Associated Press

George Maslennikov - Plays 22 minutes Maslennikov (upper body) registered eight points (3-6 FG, 2-2 FT) and three rebounds over 22 minutes during Friday's 81-78 win over Rider.

Impact Maslennikov sat out twice because of an upper-body injury he suffered earlier during February. Now healthy, the senior is expected to continue being a substitute. Maslennikov averaged 14.1 minutes across his 21 games in between Nov. 6 and Feb. 7.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gadsden leads Canisius against Rider

Canisius faces the Rider Broncs after TJ Gadsden scored 31 points in the Golden Griffins' 85-65 win over the Quinnipiac Bobcats

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • Associated Press

Gadsden scores 31, Canisius beats Quinnipiac 85-65

The Canisius Golden Griffins defeated the Quinnipiac Bobcats 85-65 on Sunday led by TJ Gadsden's 31 points

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • Associated Press

George Maslennikov - Won't play against Iona Maslennikov is out for Friday's game versus Iona due to an upper body injury.

Impact Maslennikov will miss his first game of the season Friday. His next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Quinnipiac.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bryce Okpoh - Good to go Friday Opkoh (undisclosed) is available for Friday's game versus Iona.

Impact Okpoh will rejoin the lineup Friday after missing the previous two games. He is averaging 2.4 points and 1.8 rebounds in 15.6 minutes across his last five outings.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bryce Okpoh - Won't be available Sunday Okpoh has been ruled out of Sunday's game against Marist due to an undisclosed injury.

Impact Okpoh also sat out Friday's loss to Niagara with this same injury, though the specifics of the issue are still unclear. The 6-foot-7 junior has averaged 4.4 points and 4.2 rebounds across 20 games, and he started 13 games in a row before coming off the bench in his most recent appearance Jan. 29 versus Quinnipiac. Okpoh's next chance to return will come Friday against Iona.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Youri Fritz - Doesn't play Friday Fritz (lower body) missed Friday's 76-73 loss to Niagara.

Impact Fritz's absence streak was extended to four games Friday due to a lower body injury. His next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Marist.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nelson sparks Manhattan over Canisius in overtime 81-74

Anthony Nelson scored five of his 22 points in overtime to lead Manhattan to an 81-74 victory over Canisius

JANUARY 29, 2023 • Associated Press

Gadsden leads Canisius against Manhattan after 22-point game

Canisius hosts the Manhattan Jaspers after TJ Gadsden scored 22 points in Canisius' 87-82 loss to the Quinnipiac Bobcats

JANUARY 29, 2023 • Associated Press

Nweke's 24 lead Quinnipiac over Canisius 87-82

Ike Nweke’s 24 points helped Quinnipiac defeat Canisius 87-82

JANUARY 22, 2023 • Associated Press

Youri Fritz - Out with lower-body injury Fritz (lower body) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Fairfield.

Impact Fritz will miss at least one game due to a lower-body injury, but the severity of the issue is unclear. His next chance to suit up will come Sunday against Quinnipiac.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Xzavier Long - Cleared for bench role Long (illness) is available off the bench Friday against Fairfield.

Impact Long missed back-to-back games due to an illness, but he'll return to action as a reserve Friday. He's averaging 7.7 points and 6.0 rebounds in 23.3 minutes, but he'll likely see a reduced role in his first bench appearance of the campaign.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Henderson - Will be available Friday Henderson (upper body) is available off the bench Friday against Fairfield.

Impact Henderson will come off the bench during his return from a four-game absence. He's averaging 13.5 points in 32.3 minutes, but he figures to see a reduced role in his first bench appearance of the season.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Henderson - Unlikely to play Friday Henderson (upper body) isn't starting Friday against Fairfield and isn't expected to play.

Impact Henderson will presumably miss a fifth straight game due to an upper body injury. It's still possible Henderson is available off the bench, but the team hasn't released any information about his availability.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Xzavier Long - Not starting Long (illness) isn't starting and likely won't play in Friday's game against Fairfield.

Impact Long was expected to miss back-to-back games due to an illness, but it appears he'll miss a third straight contest Friday. It's still possible he returns off the bench, but the team hasn't released any information about his status.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dinkins scores 18, Canisius defeats Siena 66-62

Tre Dinkins had 18 points in Canisius’ 66-62 win against Siena

JANUARY 15, 2023 • Associated Press

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Mount St. Mary's beats Canisius 67-66 in OT in MAAC tourney

Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers take on the Canisius Golden Griffins in MAAC Tournament

Mount St. Mary's plays in MAAC Tournament against the Canisius

Staveskie scores 24 as Canisius knocks off Niagara 81-68

Canisius hosts Niagara after Thomasson's 22-point performance

Gadsden's 11 lead Canisius over Fairfield 64-51

Leffew scores 22, Mount St. Mary's hold off Canisius 75-74

Gadsden leads Canisius against Rider

Gadsden scores 31, Canisius beats Quinnipiac 85-65

Nelson sparks Manhattan over Canisius in overtime 81-74

Gadsden leads Canisius against Manhattan after 22-point game

Nweke's 24 lead Quinnipiac over Canisius 87-82

Dinkins scores 18, Canisius defeats Siena 66-62