Canisius defeats Manhattan 64-70
Canisius Edges Manhattan in Thrilling Conference Matchup
In a hard-fought battle, the visiting Canisius Golden Griffins came from behind to secure a 70-64 victory over the host Manhattan Jaspers at Draddy Gymnasium on Saturday night.
The game was tied at 28-28 at halftime, setting the stage for a thrilling second half. The home team's 10-point lead in the final minutes proved to be just enough, as Canisius erased the deficit with a strong shooting performance down the stretch.
One of the key storylines of the night was Canisius' ability to bounce back from a four-point halftime deficit. The Golden Griffins showed great poise and composure, outscoring Manhattan 42-32 in the second half.
The Jaspers, led by their dominant big men, struggled to contain Canisius' high-powered offense. The Golden Griffins shot 39.0% from the field, including 29.0% from three-point range, while the Jaspers managed just 39.0% themselves.
Manhattan's 32 points in the paint were a significant strength for the team, but Canisius was able to find ways to get its own big men involved in the scoring game. The Golden Griffins' 40 points in the paint tied their season high and provided enough firepower to overcome Manhattan's advantage.
The win improves Canisius' standing in conference play, while Manhattan remains searching for its first victory against a ranked opponent this season.
Game Leaders:
Manhattan (HOME):
* Points: [N/A]
* Rebounds: [N/A]
* Assists: 14
* Turnovers: 11
Canisius (AWAY):
* Points: 70
* Rebounds: 44
* Assists: 21
* Turnovers: 9