Canisius defeats Maine 43-70

Canisius Dominates Maine in Non-Conference Showdown

The Canisius Golden Griffins put on a clinic, cruising to a 70-43 victory over the host Maine Black Bears at The Pit in Memorial Gymnasium. The blowout win marked a significant statement from Canisius, as they asserted their dominance against a conference opponent.

At halftime, the away team led 39-17, and it only continued to grow from there. By the final buzzer, Canisius had built a 27-point lead, with Maine never truly threatening the margin. The largest leads came in the first half when Maine trailed by seven points, and again in the second half as Canisius extended its advantage to 29 points.

Top Performers

For Maine, Keelan Steele paced the team with 12 points on 4-of-7 shooting from the field (57.1% FG). TJ Biel led the rebounding effort with six boards, while Isaac Bonilla provided a boost off the bench with two assists and six points.

Canisius got a double-double from Marcus Niblack, who notched 13 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists. Kahlil Singleton also made significant contributions, scoring 20 points on 6-of-11 three-point attempts (45.0% 3PT) at a clip of 58.3% FG.

Comprehensive Team Statistics

Maine struggled from the field, converting just 16 of 51 shots (31.0%). The Black Bears' free throw shooting was also a major issue, as they made only 7 of 14 attempts (50.0%). Maine's true shooting percentage sat at 37.6%, while Canisius outshot their opponents from beyond the arc with an eFG% of 52.7%.

The Golden Griffins, on the other hand, shot a blistering 45.0% from the field and made 11 of 17 free throws (65.0%). Their advanced statistics told a similar story: Canisius boasted a turnover ratio of just 21.9%, while Maine struggled with turnovers at 25.0%. The Golden Griffins' true shooting percentage was an impressive 55.1%.

Context

This non-conference matchup served as an opportunity for both teams to test themselves in a competitive environment. As the visiting Canisius team, they were able to gain valuable experience and exposure against a ranked Maine opponent.

In the end, it was a statement win for Canisius, showcasing their depth and versatility on both ends of the floor. With this victory, the Golden Griffins took another step towards establishing themselves as a force in the conference.