CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS MEN'S BASKETBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Canisius basketball operates from Buffalo, New York, where the Golden Griffins compete in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference at the Koessler Athletic Center. Founded in 1870, the university's 2,451 students support a 16-player roster coached by Jim Christian, who navigated a challenging 8-19 overall record this season. The team's 6-7 home record contrasts sharply with its 2-12 away record, suggesting significant struggles competing outside the Koessler venue.

Scoring dynamics reveal why the Golden Griffins have compiled a 3-13 conference record. Canisius averaged 63.0 points per game while surrendering 71.1 to opponents—an 8.1-point differential that exemplifies the program's current deficit in both offensive execution and defensive efficiency. The 14-point gap between home (6-7) and away (2-12) performance indicates that success has been geographically limited, with road games particularly problematic for generating offensive output and preventing opponent scoring runs.

KEY FACTS

SchoolCanisius University
SportMen's Basketball
ConferenceMetro Atlantic Athletic Conference
DivisionD1
LocationBuffalo, New York
VenueKoessler Athletic Center
Head CoachJim Christian

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
32Andreo AshF
12Trevor AugustineG
3Anthony BenardG
6Zach ChristianG
4Nicco DiGiulioG
1Javante EdwardsG
15Mike EvbagharuG
34King IjeomaF
21Max JusianiecG
0Chris KumuG
13Bryan NdjongaF
2Marcus NiblackG
22Brendan OliverF
11Kahlil SingletonG
9Evan van der PlasF
5Myles WilmothF

SEASON RECORD

10-21

Overall

7-8

Home

3-13

Away

5-15

Conference

62.9 PPG / 70.5 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 4Dayton FlyersL 48-88
Nov 7Allegheny GatorsW 84-43
Nov 8St. Bonaventure BonniesL 70-89
Nov 13Mercyhurst LakersW 58-55
Nov 18High Point PanthersL 50-93
Nov 22Maryland Eastern Shore HawksW 60-57
Nov 23Binghamton BearcatsW 75-66
Nov 29Buffalo BullsL 53-71
Dec 6Saint Peter's PeacocksL 57-69
Dec 7Siena SaintsL 52-74
Dec 13Maine Black BearsW 70-43
Dec 17Rhode Island RamsL 45-62
Dec 23Duquesne DukesL 59-103
Jan 2Fairfield StagsW 85-81
Jan 4Sacred Heart PioneersW 82-78
Jan 10Manhattan JaspersW 70-64
Jan 11Iona GaelsL 48-74
Jan 15Niagara Purple EaglesL 54-59
Jan 17Mount St. Mary's MountaineersL 68-78
Jan 23Sacred Heart PioneersL 66-69
Jan 25Fairfield StagsL 55-61
Jan 31Marist Red FoxesL 86-88
Feb 1Siena SaintsL 63-78
Feb 3Niagara Purple EaglesL 56-65
Feb 6Quinnipiac BobcatsL 60-75
Feb 14Iona GaelsL 63-69
Feb 15Manhattan JaspersL 65-69
Feb 21Rider BroncsW 72-66
Feb 22Mount St. Mary's MountaineersL 47-68
Feb 28Merrimack WarriorsW 67-62
Mar 1Quinnipiac BobcatsL 63-67

ANALYTICS

-7.5

Pt Diff

L1

Streak

49.5%

SOS

#354

T-Rank

Barthag: 0.1251

#309

98.0

Adj O

#363

116.1

Adj D

Last 5: 2-3Last 10: 2-8Best W Streak: 3Worst L Streak: 11
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Canisius Men's Basketball compete in?
Canisius Golden Griffins Men's Basketball competes in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference conference at the NCAA D1 level.
Where does Canisius play men's basketball home games?
Canisius Men's Basketball plays home games at Koessler Athletic Center in Buffalo, NY.
Who is the head coach of Canisius Men's Basketball?
The head coach of Canisius Golden Griffins Men's Basketball is Jim Christian.
When was Canisius Men's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Canisius Men's Basketball is not currently available.