CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Canisius University's women's basketball team competes in Buffalo, New York, where the 2,451-student Jesuit institution has fielded athletic programs since its founding in 1870. Currently under head coach Tiffany Swoffard, the Golden Griffins compete in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference as a Division I program. With a 4-21 overall record through their recent campaign, Canisius averaged 55.2 points per game while surrendering 68.6 to opponents—a significant scoring differential that underscores their defensive challenges this season.

The Golden Griffins have struggled both at home and away, posting a 3-9 record at Koessler Athletic Center against a 1-12 mark on the road. Their conference record stands at 2-14 within MAAC play, demonstrating the competitive depth of their league. With 15 players on the active roster, Swoffard's program faces the task of improving execution on both ends of the court, particularly in closing the nearly 13-point scoring gap that has defined their season.

KEY FACTS

SchoolCanisius University
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceMetro Atlantic Athletic Conference
DivisionD1
LocationBuffalo, New York
VenueKoessler Athletic Center
Head CoachTiffany Swoffard

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
0Jania AkinsG
11Antionique AustonG
10Kelsey BessG
4Corniya ClayG
3Mary CoppleG
23Yasmine DjibrilF
15Ileana FelizF
34Shariah GailesF
14Molly MescallG
2Alex MosesG
1Ari ParkerG
12Saige RandolphG
5Irene Rey PinedaF
21Evie Van Der WoudeC
22Franka WittenbergG

SEASON RECORD

5-24

Overall

4-10

Home

1-14

Away

3-17

Conference

54.9 PPG / 68.3 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 5Michigan WolverinesL 40-100
Nov 7Eastern Michigan EaglesL 39-70
Nov 12Syracuse OrangeL 72-96
Nov 14St. Bonaventure BonniesL 61-66
Nov 16Cornell Big RedL 50-62
Nov 22Dayton FlyersL 52-61
Nov 23Cincinnati BearcatsL 57-96
Nov 30Mercyhurst LakersW 75-67
Dec 12Wright State RaidersW 65-60
Dec 19Saint Peter's PeacocksL 49-61
Dec 21Siena SaintsL 56-73
Jan 1Fairfield StagsL 43-72
Jan 3Sacred Heart PioneersL 61-77
Jan 8Manhattan JaspersL 43-69
Jan 10Iona GaelsL 51-60
Jan 14Niagara Purple EaglesW 57-41
Jan 17Mount St. Mary's MountaineersL 64-71
Jan 22Sacred Heart PioneersL 55-76
Jan 24Fairfield StagsL 42-58
Jan 29Marist Red FoxesL 53-60
Jan 31Siena SaintsL 65-69
Feb 3Niagara Purple EaglesW 74-58
Feb 5Quinnipiac BobcatsL 55-73
Feb 12Iona GaelsL 45-52
Feb 14Manhattan JaspersL 55-68
Feb 19Rider BroncsL 53-55
Feb 21Mount St. Mary's MountaineersW 68-63
Feb 27Merrimack WarriorsL 55-71
Feb 28Quinnipiac BobcatsL 37-75

OTHER SPORTS AT CANISIUS

BaseballMen's BasketballMen's Cross CountryMen's GolfMen's TennisSoftballWomen's Cross CountryWomen's GolfWomen's SoccerWomen's Swimming & DivingWomen's TennisWomen's Volleyball

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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