By Nick Veronica

Both Canisius players and coach Jim Baron sent well-wishes to Chris Manhertz and discussed the deeper meaning of Canisius’ 71-65 victory over Niagara, which gave Canisius its first season sweep in the series since the 1994-95 season.

Niagara’s press conference was quiet. Niagara led most of the game but lost the lead late, and Antoine Mason said there was no time he really felt the game slip away.

Canisius players Billy Baron and Chris Perez

Canisius coach Jim Baron

Niagara players and coach Chris Casey

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