Monday, January 20th
Timon @ Canisius - 4:30 pm
Tuesday, January 21st
Tapestry @ Bennett - 7 pm
Newfane @ Niagara Wheatfield - 6:30 pm
Cheektowaga @ Maryvale - 6:30 pm
Wednesday, January 22nd
West Seneca West @ West Seneca East - 6:30 pm
Middle College @ Lew-Port - 7 pm
St. Francis @ Timon - 7 pm
Tapestry @ Maritime - 7:30 pm
Thursday, January 23rd
Health Sciences @ South Park - 6 pm
McKinley @ Jamestown - 6:30 pm
Niagara Wheatfield @ Iroquois - 6:30 pm
Allegany-Limestone @ Fredonia - 7:30 pm
Panama @ Maple Grove - 7:30 pm
Friday, January 24th
Newfane @ Roy-Hart - 6:30 pm
St. Mary's @ Timon - 7 pm
Maritime @ Bennett - 7 pm
Bob Hettler Showcase at Amherst HS
Sweet Home vs. Ken West - 3:45 pm
Maryvale vs. North Tonawanda - 5:15 pm
Williamsville North vs. McKinley - 7 pm
Amherst vs. Middle College - 8:30 pm
Saturday, January 25th
Williamsville East @ Williamsville South 12:30 pm
Orchard Park @ Lancaster - 1:30 pm
Cardinal O'Hara @ Nichols - 2 pm
St. Joe's @ Canisius - 2 pm
Health Sciences @ Tapestry *at Villa Maria - 5:30 pm
Tonawanda @ Holland - 6 pm
Park @ Albany Academy - 8 pm
* Game of the Week - St. Joe's @ Canisius on Saturday, January 25th
It's the most excited I've been for a game all season and now it's less than one week away! The rivalry that is considered to be the biggest and most historic among any in all of WNY appears ready to deliver! There was a time not long ago when getting into the Canisius vs St. Joe's game required planning. You either purchased a presale ticket, or arrived early enough to watch some or all of the freshmen game before the JV teams even came out for warmups.
But then an era of Crusader dominance over St. Joe's basketball began. Canisius swept the series in 2013, along with every subsequent season since. Seven straight years of sweeping the Marauders, including last season. The last time St. Joe's beat Canisius was at home on January 27, 2012 by a score of 78-72. I was there. Since that day, Canisius has won 17 straight games over St. Joe's.
Over the course of the Canisius win streak, some of the luster came off of the rivalry. The hottest ticket in town became one you arrive at just before tip and buy your ticket at the door for. Just two seasons ago in 2018, Canisius won its two games over St. Joe's by a combined 88 points.
However, last season, Canisius won the two games by a combined 9 points - a three point road win and a six-point home win in a game they trailed by double figures. While Canisius is currently ranked #1 in WNY this season, the Marauders are not far behind, and piling up some very similar results.
Having both teams viewed as two of the best in the area and the top two teams in the MMA has made the rivalry game once again the hottest ticket in town. So hot this year in fact, that the only way you'll see it is by purchasing a presale ticket. There will be nothing available at the door. Tickets can be purchased for $5 at the Canisius Reception Desk beginning Tuesday, January 21st, or at either of the Canisius home games this week on Monday vs Timon or Wednesday vs St. Mary's. Don't miss out on your chance to watch the 'Game of the Week'!
Overall Record: Canisius 12-1, St. Joe's 11-3
MMA Record: Canisius 3-0, St. Joe's 5-0
Average PPG: Canisius - 78.8, St. Joe's - 74.2
Key Wins for Canisius: McQuaid, Niagara Falls, McKinley, Lew-Port, Holy Cross
Key Wins for St. Joe's: McQuaid, Orchard Park, Aquinas, Jamesville-DeWitt, Syracuse CBA
Common Opponent Results:
Canisius defeated McQuaid at home by 13, St. Joe's defeated McQuaid at home by 4
St. Joe's won at St. Mary's by 41, Canisius won at St. Mary's by 35
St. Joe's beat O'Hara at home by 40, Canisius beat O'Hara at home by 35
Canisius won at St. Francis by 14, St. Joe's won at St. Francis by 2
Since 2005, the season Kyle Husband took over as head coach at Canisius:
Series record: 30-9 favoring Canisius
Season sweeps: Canisius 9, St. Joe's 1
Manhattan Cup Championships: Canisius 8, St. Joe's 2
CHSAA State Championships: Canisius 2, St. Joe's 1
NYS Federation Championships: Canisius 1, St. Joe's 0
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