By Aaron M. Smith Production from a freshman basketball player is often considered a luxury. If that's the case, University of Dayton Flyers might have a Mercedes Benz. Ask any coach and they will be the first to say that the obstacles for any freshman basketball player are immense. The level of talent, the speed of the game, the long grind that is the college basketball … [Read more...] about Dayton’s Hoover is no ordinary freshman
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A-10 Championship Ticker – Dayton vs. St. Bonaventure
It all comes down this! The 2012 Atlantic 10 tournament concludes with the championship game featuring a #1/#3 match up between the Dayton Flyers and St. Bonaventure Bonnies. Pickin’ Splinters could not be court side for the championship game, but that doesn't mean we are not watching. Have a question? Just saw a play you have to talk about? Or do you just genuinely miss … [Read more...] about A-10 Championship Ticker – Dayton vs. St. Bonaventure
Dayton downs Owls in instant classic
By Kyle Soppe With the rights to play for an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament on the line, the second seeded Temple Owls faced off against the third seeded Dayton Flyers. How they got here: Temple used a gutty 30 point 8 rebound performance from Shey Peddy to knock of the Duquesne Dukes, 64-55. Victoria Macaulay added an efficient eight points on 4/6 shooting and … [Read more...] about Dayton downs Owls in instant classic
Dayton’s defense proves to be the difference
By Aaron Smith PHILADELPHIA, PA. -- Plain and simple usually go together. That wasn't the case for the University of Dayton women's basketball team on Sunday afternoon. With a trip to the Atlantic 10 championship game on the line, Dayton's focus was plain: slow down Temple's Shey Peddy. Keeping the A10's Player-of-the-Year in check, though, was anything but … [Read more...] about Dayton’s defense proves to be the difference
A-10 Semifinal Ticker – Dayton vs. Temple
The 2012 Atlantic 10 tournament quarterfinals kick off with a #2/#3 match up between the Dayton Flyers and Temple Owls. Pickin’ Splinters is court side bringing you scores, stats, analysis, insights – we might even get a quote or two from players or coaches. Grab a seat on the Pine for the day. Come early. Stay late. Check back often. Make sure to hit your refresh … [Read more...] about A-10 Semifinal Ticker – Dayton vs. Temple