By Paul Gotham PITTSBURGH, PA -- For Jim Ferry and his Duquesne Dukes it had to to feel a little like deja vu. They reached the under eight timeout of the first half against the University of Dayton Flyers and found themselves in a one-possession game. This time they set out to finish what they started. Derrick Colter led five in double figures as Duquesne defeated … [Read more...] about Colter, Duquesne upset Dayton
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Davis sets Dayton’s table
By Paul Gotham Six games or less remain in the Atlantic 10 regular season, and the University of Dayton Flyers are one of five teams separated by a game at the top of the conference standings. UD's Archie Miller summed up the current mindset best. "This time of year it's not a glamour party." That's a good thing because the UD Flyers are not a glamorous team. With … [Read more...] about Davis sets Dayton’s table
Dayton runs away from Bona
By Paul Gotham DAYTON, OH - The outcome was never really in doubt. The means might have been. Despite playing short-handed the University of Dayton Flyers convincingly defeated the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, 75-61 in Atlantic 10 action Saturday afternoon. Jordan Sibert led four in double figures with 24 as UD took an eight-point advantage into the half and never looked … [Read more...] about Dayton runs away from Bona
On strength of Lalanne, UMass upsets Dayton
By Aaron Mansfield AMHERST, MASS. – On paper, it was a mismatch: the tallest player on Dayton’s roster is 6-foot-6, while UMass’ Cady Lalanne, averaging nearly a double-double this year, is a powerful 6-foot-10. (That’s not to mention his 7-foot-3 wingspan and that he had 43 pounds on Kendall Pollard, the forward tasked with guarding him.) On the court, it was almost … [Read more...] about On strength of Lalanne, UMass upsets Dayton
Drivin’ and dishin’ Scoochie pushes UD’s attack
By Paul Gotham If one trend continues, the University of Dayton Flyers men's basketball team will accomplish something they have not yet during Archie Miller's tenure. Through 19 contests the Flyers have made more free throws than their opponents have taken. Creating space on the floor and subsequent driving lanes, the Flyers have converted 309 of 463 attempts from the … [Read more...] about Drivin’ and dishin’ Scoochie pushes UD’s attack