Canisius vs. Niagara: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch
The Canisius Golden Griffins (9-19, 7-12 MAAC) aim to build on a three-game home win streak when they host the Niagara Purple Eagles (15-13, 10-9 MAAC) on March 4, 2023.
In its most recent game, Canisius beat Fairfield on Sunday, 64-51. TJ Gadsden scored a team-high 11 points (and added four assists and 14 rebounds). In its previous game, Niagara lost to Saint Peter’s on Sunday, 66-65. Noah Thomasson scored a team-high 22 points (and contributed zero assists and one rebound).
When is Canisius vs. Niagara and when does it start?
This game between the Golden Griffins and Purple Eagles will begin on Saturday, March 4, 2023. You can expect the opening tip at 3:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch Canisius vs. Niagara
The Golden Griffins and Purple Eagles will hit the hardwood at Koessler Athletic Center for this matchup on March 4, and if you want to catch the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN3.
Canisius Golden Griffins vs. Niagara Purple Eagles Game Preview
Canisius Stats, Odds & Insights
Canisius’ -70 scoring differential (outscored by 2.5 points per game) is a result of scoring 70.1 points per game (213th in college basketball) while allowing 72.6 per outing (256th in college basketball).
The Golden Griffins are averaging 70.1 points, just 4.8 more than the 65.3 the Purple Eagles allow.
Canisius makes 8.6 three-pointers per game (66th in college basketball), 2.0 more than its opponents (6.6).
The Golden Griffins put up 70.5 points per game when playing at home, compared to 69.9 points per game on the road, a difference of 0.6 points per contest.
On the offensive side of the ball, Canisius has picked up its output a little bit over its last 10 games, scoring 72.5 points per contest over that span compared to the 70.1 it has racked up over the course of this year.
Niagara Stats, Odds & Insights
Niagara scores 64.9 points per game (334th in college basketball) and gives up 65.3 (45th in college basketball) for a -9 scoring differential overall.
The Purple Eagles average 64.9 points, 7.7 fewer than the Golden Griffins give up.
Niagara makes 6.4 three-pointers per game (290th in college basketball) at a 34.6% rate (171st in college basketball), compared to the 5.5 its opponents make, shooting 36.2% from beyond the arc.
At home the Purple Eagles are scoring 69.7 points per game, 10.2 more than they are averaging away (59.5).
While Niagara is averaging 64.9 points per game in 2022-23, it has bettered that mark in its past 10 games, amassing 65.2 a contest.
Golden Griffins Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Henderson | 24 | 13.6 | 3.0 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 2.0 |
| Tahj Staveskie | 28 | 11.9 | 3.1 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Jamir Moultrie | 24 | 9.5 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| Jacco Fritz | 28 | 8.6 | 6.0 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| TJ Gadsden | 21 | 7.8 | 4.3 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 1.0 |
Purple Eagles Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Thomasson | 28 | 19.1 | 3.7 | 3.4 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Aaron Gray | 28 | 12.4 | 4.5 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 1.6 |
| Sam Iorio | 27 | 8.3 | 5.5 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Braxton Bayless | 27 | 5.4 | 3.1 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| Joe Kasperzyk | 25 | 4.7 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.6 |
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