Struggling Canisius Faces Quinnipiac in MAAC Clash HAMDEN, Conn. (Interstat) — The Quinnipiac Bobcats look to solidify their standing in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference on Thursday when they host the reeling Canisius Golden Griffins at TD Bank Sports Center. The Bobcats (15-9) enter the matchup after a strong road performance, defeating Fairfield 72-65 on Sunday. They have won three of their last five games. Canisius (8-16), meanwhile, is mired in a nine-game losing streak, most recently falling 65-56 at Niagara on Tuesday. Quinnipiac will lean on forward Amarri Monroe, who is coming off a dominant 23-point, 13-rebound double-double against Fairfield. Over his last five games, Monroe is averaging 18.4 points and 9.2 rebounds, providing consistent production in the frontcourt. The Golden Griffins’ hopes likely rest with guard Bryan Ndjonga, their most potent offensive threat. Despite the team’s slump, Ndjonga has scored 20 or more points in three of the last seven games, including a 23-point effort in the loss to Niagara. He averaged 17.4 points in five February contests. The teams represent opposite trajectories in the MAAC. Quinnipiac has found a rhythm at home in conference play, while Canisius has not won since a Jan. 9 victory at Manhattan. The Golden Griffins’ losing streak includes several narrow defeats, with four losses by six points or fewer. Thursday’s game is the first of a regular-season home-and-home series. The teams will meet again in Buffalo on March 1. For Canisius, the contest represents a critical opportunity to halt its prolonged slide. For Quinnipiac, it’s a chance to build momentum before a quick turnaround against Niagara on Saturday. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST.