Canisius Golden Griffins women's basketball
| Canisius Golden Griffins | |||
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| University | Canisius College | ||
| Head coach | Terry Zeh (9th season) | ||
| Conference | MAAC | ||
| Location | Buffalo, New York | ||
| Arena |
Koessler Center (Capacity: 2,176) | ||
| Nickname | Golden Griffins | ||
| Colors |
Blue and Gold[1] | ||
| Uniforms | |||
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| NCAA Tournament Elite Eight | |||
| 1983 (Division II) | |||
| NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen | |||
| 1983 (Division II) | |||
| NCAA Tournament appearances | |||
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1983 (Division II) 2005 | |||
| Conference tournament champions | |||
| MAAC: 2005 | |||
- For information on all Canisius College sports, see Canisius Golden Griffins
The Canisius Golden Griffins women's basketball team is the women's basketball team that represents Canisius College in Buffalo, New York. The team currently competes in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. The Golden Griffins are currently coached by Terry Zeh.
History
Canisius began play in 1975. They made one NCAA Division II Tournament in their time in the secondary division, making it to the Elite Eight in 1983. They played in the Upstate New York Conference from 1982 to 1986 and the Middle Eastern College Association for the 1986-87 season. They joined the MAAC in 1989. They made the WNIT in 2009.[2][3]
NCAA Division I appearances
The Golden Griffins have made one NCAA Division I Tournament appearance. They have a record of 0-1. [4]
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | First Round | Duke | L 48-80 |
NCAA Division II appearances
The Golden Griffins made one NCAA Division II Tournament appearance. They have a record of 1-1.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Regional Finals National Quarterfinals | Long Island-C.W. Post South Connecticut | W 71-59 L 60-63 |
WNIT appearances
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | First Round | Syracuse | L 65-90 |