https://gogriffs.com/rss.aspxLatest news items for Canisius University Athleticsen-us60https://gogriffs.com/news/2026/6/2/mens-basketball-nate-deer-commits-to-join-mens-basketball-roster.aspxhttps://gogriffs.com/news/2026/6/2/mens-basketball-nate-deer-commits-to-join-mens-basketball-roster.aspxMen's Basketball

Canisius head men's basketball coach Jim Christian announced today that Nate Deer has committed to join the Golden Griffins' roster for the 2026-27 season.]]>Nate Deer, a future member of the Canisius men's basketball team, scores a bucket in a road game at Michigan on Nov. 3, 2025.Tue, 2 Jun 2026 12:45:00 EST425111https://gogriffs.com/news/2026/6/2/sam-staerker-inks-pro-contract-with-milwaukee-milkmen.aspxhttps://gogriffs.com/news/2026/6/2/sam-staerker-inks-pro-contract-with-milwaukee-milkmen.aspxBaseball

Former Canisius pitcher Sam Staerker recently signed a professional contract with the Milwaukee Milkmen of the American Association.]]>Sam Staerker Signing Graphic - Milwaukee MilkmenTue, 2 Jun 2026 10:45:00 EST125109https://gogriffs.com/news/2026/6/1/womens-basketball-teams-and-matchups-for-inaugural-america-east-metro-womens-basketball-challenge-announced.aspxhttps://gogriffs.com/news/2026/6/1/womens-basketball-teams-and-matchups-for-inaugural-america-east-metro-womens-basketball-challenge-announced.aspxWomen's Basketball

The America East Conference and Metro Conference today announced the participating schools and the full schedule of games for the inaugural America East – Metro Basketball Challenge, set for the start of the 2026-27 college basketball season.]]>America East - Metro Conference Challenge Graphic showing Canisiuss two opponents.Mon, 1 Jun 2026 11:00:00 EST1425110https://gogriffs.com/news/2026/6/1/cross-country-track-finalists-for-male-rookie-of-the-year-announced.aspxhttps://gogriffs.com/news/2026/6/1/cross-country-track-finalists-for-male-rookie-of-the-year-announced.aspxCross Country/Track, General, Ice Hockey, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Soccer, Athletic Department

The finalists for the 2025-26 Canisius Male Rookie of the Year have been announced. Fans are encouraged to vote for their favorite finalist through 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 4. The winner will be announced on Friday, June 5.]]>Petey Awards Male Rookie of the Year award graphicMon, 1 Jun 2026 09:00:00 EST225107https://gogriffs.com/news/2026/5/29/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-adds-mar-as-nchez-pitarch-for-the-2026-27-season.aspxhttps://gogriffs.com/news/2026/5/29/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-adds-mar-as-nchez-pitarch-for-the-2026-27-season.aspxWomen's Basketball

Canisius head women's basketball coach Tiffany Swoffard announced today that María Sánchez Pitarch has committed to join the Golden Griffins' roster for the 2026-27 season.]]>María Sáchez Pitarch Signing GraphicFri, 29 May 2026 11:00:00 EST1425108https://gogriffs.com/news/2026/5/28/general-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-announces-rebrand-to-the-metro-conference.aspxhttps://gogriffs.com/news/2026/5/28/general-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-announces-rebrand-to-the-metro-conference.aspxGeneral

The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) announced today that the Conference will officially transition to the Metro Conference beginning July 1, 2026.]]>Metro Conference Rebrand Announcement LogoThu, 28 May 2026 09:10:00 EST325106https://gogriffs.com/news/2026/5/21/general-canisius-announces-month-long-athlete-development-camp.aspxhttps://gogriffs.com/news/2026/5/21/general-canisius-announces-month-long-athlete-development-camp.aspxGeneral

The Canisius athletic performance staff announced today that it will host a month-long athlete development camp at the Koessler Athletic Center.]]>A photo of the Koessler Athletic Center weight room, located on the campus of Canisius University.Thu, 21 May 2026 11:00:00 EST325105https://gogriffs.com/news/2026/5/20/baseball-falls-in-opening-day-of-maac-championships.aspxhttps://gogriffs.com/news/2026/5/20/baseball-falls-in-opening-day-of-maac-championships.aspxBaseball

No. 5 seed Canisius was eliminated on the opening day of the 2026 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Baseball Championship as it fell to No. 4 Merrimack and No. 6 seed Marist Wednesday at Heritage Financial Park in Wappingers Falls, N.Y.]]>Felix Morin game action vs. Merrimack - May 20, 2026Wed, 20 May 2026 22:59:00 EST125104https://gogriffs.com/news/2026/5/20/mens-lacrosse-verhagen-named-liam-gleason-humanitarian-award-recipient.aspxhttps://gogriffs.com/news/2026/5/20/mens-lacrosse-verhagen-named-liam-gleason-humanitarian-award-recipient.aspxMen's Lacrosse

Canisius men's lacrosse senior defenseman Josh Verhagen has been named a recipient of the inaugural Liam Gleason Humanitarian Award, it was announced on Wednesday.]]>Canisius defenseman Josh Verhagen is shown in game action versus Quinnipiac at the Demske Sports Complex on March 14, 2026Wed, 20 May 2026 11:55:00 EST825103https://gogriffs.com/news/2026/5/19/baseball-zwirecki-cox-morin-named-to-all-maac-first-team-19-named-to-maac-all-academic-team.aspxhttps://gogriffs.com/news/2026/5/19/baseball-zwirecki-cox-morin-named-to-all-maac-first-team-19-named-to-maac-all-academic-team.aspxBaseball

Canisius senior Felix Morin, redshirt junior Thomas Zwirecki and redshirt freshman Bennett Cox were all named to the All-Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference First Team as the conference office announced its regular season baseball award winners on Tuesday.]]>Thomas Zwirecki, Bennett Cox, and Fekix Morin First Team All-MAAC GraphicTue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 EST125102