DAYTON, Ohio -- The University of Dayton women's basketball team broke open a tight game in the second half, turning a six-point halftime lead into a a 68-44 win over Buffalo Friday in the first round of the Dayton Flyer Marriott Classic. Dayton, ranked 24th in the latest AP poll and 25th in the coaches poll, improved to 5-0, while Buffalo fell to 1-4. The Flyers were led … [Read more...] about Big second half propels #24/25 Dayton over Buffalo, 68-44
Spiders overcome halftime deficit to defeat Wichita State, 49-46
CANCUN, Mexico-- The Spiders overcame a halftime deficit and hung on late to beat Wichita State,49-46, Friday at the Cancun Challenge. The Spiders improved to 3-3, while Wichita State fell to 2-3. "I was very pleased with our ability to dig deep and find a way," said head coach Michael Shafer. "We only took 36 shots for the game and the way it was being played, it was … [Read more...] about Spiders overcome halftime deficit to defeat Wichita State, 49-46
Taking offense to Jack Taylor’s offensive milestone
By Joe Manganiello Everyone grew up with the kid that never learned how to pass the ball. In pick-up games during grade school, nobody wanted to end up on that guy’s team because they knew it wouldn’t be any fun. In high school, “that guy” would almost be good enough for the school team, but he would inexplicably get into a yelling match with the varsity coach during … [Read more...] about Taking offense to Jack Taylor’s offensive milestone
Xavier women win second straight, 73-58
CINCINNATI - Led by junior Shatyra Hawkes with a career-high 24 points, the Xavier women's basketball team soared past the visiting Morehead State Eagles, 73-58, Wednesday night at Cintas Center. Hawkes was the game's leading scorer and grabbed a season-high six rebounds. Also for Xavier (3-1), sophomore Lakeisha Crouch scored a career-high 14 points, grabbed seven rebounds … [Read more...] about Xavier women win second straight, 73-58
Temple rally comes up short, falls to Rutgers, 66-50
PHILADELPHIA – With a big run early in the first half, Rutgers established a lead that would prove too great for Temple women's basketball to overcome, and the Scarlet Knights came away with an eventual 66-50 win on Wednesday night in McGonigle Hall. Rutgers (2-1) was led by Erica Wheeler with 14 points and Betnijah Laney with 13, while Tyonna Williams scored a career-high 15 … [Read more...] about Temple rally comes up short, falls to Rutgers, 66-50