Six Griffs scored in double-figure to power Canisius to an 89-83 win over Iona Tuesday night at the Koessler Athletic Center.
Senior Phil Valenti powered the squad with 18, while Niagara Falls native Jermaine Crumpton finished two rebounds shy of a double-double with 17 points and eight rebounds.
#GRIFFS WIN! Six Canisius players score double-figures as Canisius moves to 16-11 overall and 9-7 in #MAACHoops play. pic.twitter.com/4x810itAY1
— Canisius Basketball (@Griffs_MBB) February 15, 2017
Coach RW on changing rotation: “Had team meeting. Watched practices. Wanted guys to feel like they could contribute.” #Griffs
— Canisius Basketball (@Griffs_MBB) February 15, 2017
Crumpton on his game: “First half wasn’t going my way. Second half, shots started falling. Teammates got me the ball in good spots.” #Griffs
— Canisius Basketball (@Griffs_MBB) February 15, 2017
As a team, the Griffs shot 57 percent from beyond the arc while tying a KAC record with 16 3-pointers.
CRUMP for 3! Big fella hits a triple from the corner to give the #Griffs an 86-83 lead w/ 1:04 left. Canisius ties KAC record w/ 16 treys.
— Canisius Basketball (@Griffs_MBB) February 15, 2017
With the victory Canisius improves to 16-11 overall and 9-7 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
