By PAUL GOTHAM A semester-long suspension behind him, Dyshawn Pierre is back where he is supposed to be for his senior season: in uniform for the University of Dayton Flyers. Dayton's leading rebounder from a year ago came off the bench last week in the Flyers defeat of Arkansas in overtime. "Dyshawn is about as impactful of a player on our team as there is," Dayton … [Read more...] about Humble Pierre fitting back into his role with Dayton
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Dayton’s win over Vanderbilt and other A-10 Splinters
Thoughts on Dayton's 72-67 victory over No. 21/16 Vanderbilt. By PAUL GOTHAM How it happened Trailing by 16 late in the first half, Dayton outscored Vanderbilt 32-10 over a stretch of 11:28. UD created four turnovers in the final 1:10 of the first half and converted those chances into points. Kendall Pollard netted eight of his game-high 21 points during the run. … [Read more...] about Dayton’s win over Vanderbilt and other A-10 Splinters
Cooke makes early impact with Dayton
By PAUL GOTHAM Charles Cooke sat by and watched his University of Dayton Flyer teammates advance to the third round of the NCAA Tournament last season. Forced to spend a year in residency per transfer requirements, he could have been of use for a team limited to just seven scholarship athletes by season's end. Apparently, the time off did him well. Scoring 14.7 points … [Read more...] about Cooke makes early impact with Dayton
Miller’s discontent drives Dayton
By PAUL GOTHAM LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. -- Fans had a better chance of witnessing Ruth Bader-Ginsburg exchanging warm pleasantries and embraces with Donald Trump than seeing Archie Miller on Saturday lounging poolside or taking in the sights at one of the nearby Walt Disney theme parks. Trump, with his repeated sexist comments, has done nothing to ingratiate himself with … [Read more...] about Miller’s discontent drives Dayton
Scoochie delivers for Dayton…again
By PAUL GOTHAM LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. -- For the second time in as many nights the Dayton Flyers needed late-game heroics, and Scoochie Smith was again up to the task. With a double-digit lead about to evaporate, Smith delivered a pair of baskets to secure the Flyers a spot in Sunday's Advocare Invitational championship with a 73-71 victory over the Monmouth … [Read more...] about Scoochie delivers for Dayton…again