By PAUL GOTHAM DAYTON, OH -- When it comes down to familiarity the Boise State Broncos (25-8/14-4 Mountain West) might have an edge when playing Dayton's Flyers (25-8/ 13-5 Atlantic 10) on Wednesday night. UD gets a de facto home game, but Boise State has its system. With a front court that has connected on 120 3-pointers, Boise State presents a unique challenge for … [Read more...] about Dayton readies for unorthodox Boise State
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VCU slips out of character to claim A-10 title
By PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN -- Treveon Graham's facial expression hinted at it. Shaka Smart erased any doubt. With the Atlantic 10 Championship on the line the VCU Rams went into their bag of tricks and did something out of character. Score one for sleight of hand. "We had to change something up," Smart said after VCU defeated Dayton, 71-65 to claim the 2015 Atlantic 10 … [Read more...] about VCU slips out of character to claim A-10 title
Dayton grinds out semifinal victory over Rhode Island
By PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN -- It took more than 30 minutes for the Dayton Flyers to string together scores on consecutive possessions. Once found, the Flyers did not lose their rhythm. Dyshawn Pierre and Jordan Sibert combined for 18 second-half points as No. 2-seed Dayton came from behind to defeat the No. 3-seed Rhode Island Rams, 56-52 in the semi-finals of the Atlantic … [Read more...] about Dayton grinds out semifinal victory over Rhode Island
When it mattered most, Sibert embraced the moment
BY PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN -- Jordan Sibert found himself in familiar territory with the ball in the open court going for a layup. Then the Dayton senior did something unfamiliar...to UD fans. As Sibert took his last step before finishing at the rim, he avoided contact. He leaned his shoulders toward the sideline and away from the basket. St. Bonaventure's Andell … [Read more...] about When it mattered most, Sibert embraced the moment
Miller and Dayton refuse to back down
By Paul Gotham The lack of communication said it all. Archie Miller stood on the sidelines of the CONSOL Energy Center last Saturday, hands on hips watching as the Duquesne Dukes scored nine straight against his Dayton Flyers. An eight-point lead evaporated in little more than a minute. A timeout would have been appropriate. The referees glanced his way. No signal … [Read more...] about Miller and Dayton refuse to back down