By PAUL GOTHAM COLUMBUS, OH -- In the final analysis it was about a 6-0 guard, and how he helped neutralize an opposing front court. Kyle Davis took the slightest detail and turned it into a significant impact as the No. 11-seed Dayton Flyers defeated the No. 6-seed Providence Friars 66-53 in Friday's night second round NCAA Tournament matchup. It wasn't just that the … [Read more...] about UD defense starts with Kyle Davis
Dayton advances past Providence
By PAUL GOTHAM COLUMBUS, OH -- Dyshawn Pierre led three in double figures as the Dayton Flyers outlasted the Providence Friars, 66-53 in second round NCAA Tournament action at Nationwide Arena late Friday night. The junior forward sparked a decisive 11-2 run midway through the second half with a pair of buckets and an assist. "Our shots weren't falling in the first … [Read more...] about Dayton advances past Providence
Comeback falls short; West Virginia downs UB
By PAUL GOTHAM COLUMBUS, OH -- Tarik Phillip sealed victory with a late three-pointer as West Virginia Mountaineers defeated the Buffalo Bulls, 68-62 to advance in the 2015 NCAA Tournament. Phillip proved to be an unlikely hero as he connected from behind the arc for just the fifth time on the season when teammate Juwan Staten led him for an open look. "The previous … [Read more...] about Comeback falls short; West Virginia downs UB
Friars stand between Dayton and the round of 32
By PAUL GOTHAM COLUMBUS, OH -- Atlantic 10 meets Big East when No. 11-seed Dayton (26-8) meets No. 6 Providence (22-11) at Nationwide Arena, Friday night. Dayton is coming off a dramatic win over Boise State. Providence fell 63-61 to Villanova in the Big East semi-finals. La Dontae Henton (19.7 ppg/6.4 rpg) leads a trio of Friars in double figures which includes Tyler … [Read more...] about Friars stand between Dayton and the round of 32
Sibert readies for an encore
By PAUL GOTHAM COLUMBUS, OH -- Wednesday night Jordan Sibert capped his playing career at the University of Dayton Arena the way he started it - hitting a game-winner from behind the arc. The latter takes its place in Dayton Flyers' folklore. A catch-and-shoot trey from the top of the key as UD rallied from nine back to defeat the Boise State Broncos, 56-55 and advanced … [Read more...] about Sibert readies for an encore