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Women's Soccer dominates on the road to extend win streak

Stephen Lapage

Sep 15, 2023

Women's Soccer dominates on the road to extend win streak

By Stephen Lapage, Contributor Following a commanding victory on their home turf against St. Bonaventure, the Canisius women's soccer...

Maggie Tift

Sep 15, 2023

The unsung heroes of Canisius Athletics

As an athlete, there’s a lot of people in your corner. You have your teammates, coaches and family — but what about the people “behind...

The Griffin

Aug 22, 2023

What comes next for Canisius Athletics

The Griffin’s newest Sports Editor looks to the past and future of the University’s sports scene By Colton Pankiewicz, Sports Editor...

Baseball Hits Hot Streak, Winning Four of Five

Colin Richey

Apr 28, 2023

Baseball Hits Hot Streak, Winning Four of Five

By Colin Richey Last Friday, Canisius held onto their lead despite a valiant comeback attempt by Quinnipiac to secure a 7-6 win. The...

Outdoor Track Has Strong Showing in UB Alumni Invite

The Griffin

Apr 28, 2023

Outdoor Track Has Strong Showing in UB Alumni Invite

By Connor Pohlman, Sports Editor A pair of event wins and numerous top-10 finishes served as the highlights for the Canisius men's and...

Golf wraps up their season after tying for seventh in the MAAC Championship

Colton Pankiewicz

Apr 28, 2023

Golf wraps up their season after tying for seventh in the MAAC Championship

By Colton Pankiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor After finishing in sixth place as a team last fall, the Golden Griffins returned to Florida...

Softball Extends Win Streak to Eight with Sweep of Manhattan

Andrew Crooks

Apr 28, 2023

Softball Extends Win Streak to Eight with Sweep of Manhattan

By Andrew Crooks This past weekend, the Canisius College Softball team went to Jersey City and Manhattan to play four conference games....

Men’s Lacrosse falls to Sacred Heart to End the Regular Season

Stephen Lapage

Apr 28, 2023

Men’s Lacrosse falls to Sacred Heart to End the Regular Season

By Stephen Lapage The Canisius College men’s lacrosse team traveled to Fairfield, Connecticut to face the Sacred Heart Pioneers in their...

Softball Scores Two Straight Wins Against Iona

Andrew Crooks

Apr 21, 2023

Softball Scores Two Straight Wins Against Iona

By Andrew Crooks This past weekend the Canisius College softball team played two doubleheaders at home versus the Fairfield Stags and the...

Men’s Lacrosse Struggles in Senior Day Contest

Stephen Lapage

Apr 21, 2023

Men’s Lacrosse Struggles in Senior Day Contest

By Stephen Lapage The Canisius men’s lacrosse team looked to celebrate the proud seniors in their program with a game against the Wagner...

Canisius Golf Places 12th in the Coca-Cola Invitational

Colton Pankiewicz

Apr 21, 2023

Canisius Golf Places 12th in the Coca-Cola Invitational

By Colton Pankiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor In the second to last outing of the season for Canisius, the team teed off in a shotgun...

Women's Lacrosse Keeps Postseason Hopes Alive with Recent String of Games

Delaney Hayden

Apr 21, 2023

Women's Lacrosse Keeps Postseason Hopes Alive with Recent String of Games

By Delaney Hayden Over Canisius College’s combined Easter and spring break, the women’s lacrosse team played a total of three games...

Baseball Drops Two of Three in Series Against Rider

The Griffin

Apr 21, 2023

Baseball Drops Two of Three in Series Against Rider

By Connor Pohlman, Sports Editor Heading into last Friday’s matchup against the Rider Broncs in Lawrenceville, NJ with a 12-15 record,...

Cross Country/Track & Field Comes Away with Two Top 10 Finishes

Colin Richey

Apr 21, 2023

Cross Country/Track & Field Comes Away with Two Top 10 Finishes

By Colin Richey The Canisius cross country/track and field team traveled to Lewisburg, Pennsylvania last weekend to participate in the...

Men's Lacrosse Falls in Two Heartbreakers

Stephen Lapage

Mar 31, 2023

Men's Lacrosse Falls in Two Heartbreakers

By Stephen Lapage The Canisius men's lacrosse team looked to continue their winning streak this past week when they took on MAAC...

Canisius Hockey’s Cinderella Story Ends With Loss to No. 1–Ranked Minnesota

The Griffin

Mar 31, 2023

Canisius Hockey’s Cinderella Story Ends With Loss to No. 1–Ranked Minnesota

By Connor Pohlman Canisius hockey’s miraculous journey to the NCAA tournament ended last Thursday, when they fell to the No. 1 ranked...

Canisius women’s lacrosse downs Niagara in the Battle of the Bridge

Delaney Hayden

Mar 31, 2023

Canisius women’s lacrosse downs Niagara in the Battle of the Bridge

By Delaney Hayden The Canisius Women’s Lacrosse team journeyed over the bridge to face their rivals at Niagara University this past...

Baseball’s performance at the plate hands them their fourth consecutive win

Colton Pankiewicz

Mar 31, 2023

Baseball’s performance at the plate hands them their fourth consecutive win

By: Colton Pankiewicz The Golden Griffins recorded a season-high 20 hits in their home opener on Tuesday, en route to a 22–7 victory...

Canisius Basketball Alum Signs With the Denver Broncos

Colin Richey

Mar 24, 2023

Canisius Basketball Alum Signs With the Denver Broncos

By Colin Richey Tight end Chris Manhertz ‘14 signed a two year, $6 million deal with $3.34 million guaranteed with the Denver Broncos...

Golf knocks the rust off at The Carpetbagger Classic

Colton Pankiewicz

Mar 24, 2023

Golf knocks the rust off at The Carpetbagger Classic

By Colton Pankiewicz, Assistant Sports Editor In the first tournament of the Spring, the Golden Griffins teed off at Worthington Manor...

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