Quinnipiac wins 67-63 against Canisius

March 2, 2026 - 03:27

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Quinnipiac Bobcats closed their regular season with a hard-fought 67-63 road victory over the Canisius Golden Griffins on Sunday afternoon. The contest remained tightly contested until the final buzzer, providing a playoff-like atmosphere.

Quinnipiac guard Asim Jones delivered a standout performance, leading all scorers with 27 points. His offensive prowess was crucial in countering several determined comeback attempts by the home team. Canisius, playing with resilience, kept the pressure on throughout the second half but ultimately could not overtake the Bobcats.

The game served as a final tune-up for both teams before conference tournament play begins. The victory provides Quinnipiac with positive momentum heading into the postseason, while Canisius will look to regroup after a narrow defeat in front of their home crowd. Detailed statistics for other players were not immediately available. Both teams now turn their full attention to their upcoming conference tournaments.