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UD Flyers go in search of sweet returns

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By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- Thirty years have passed since the University of Dayton Flyers advanced to the Sweet Sixteen. For the Flyers to end that drought, they will need to overcome a program familiar with this spot. The  No. 11 seed Flyers (24-10) take the court Saturday against No. 3 seed Syracuse Orange (28-5) in NCAA Tournament third round action at the First … [Read more...] about UD Flyers go in search of sweet returns

Miller and UD make good on second opportunity

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By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. -- University of Dayton coach Archie Miller isn't one to hide from the truth. After Dayton's recent loss to St. Joseph's in the Atlantic 10 quarter-finals, Miller accepted full blame. "Like I told the guys afterwards, Miller said last Friday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. "I have to do a better job for them, 15, 16 seconds to go, I … [Read more...] about Miller and UD make good on second opportunity

Sanford lifts Dayton past Ohio State

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By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – Vee Sanford capped a see-saw battle as the No. 11 seed University of Dayton Flyers outlasted the No. 6 seed Ohio State Buckeyes, 60-59 and advanced to the third round of the NCAA Tournament's South Region. Sanford drove right from the top of key on Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Craft and used the glass to score the winning bucket … [Read more...] about Sanford lifts Dayton past Ohio State

Sibert knows Ohio State well

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By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – The last time Jordan Sibert participated in the NCAA Tournament he wore the scarlet and grey of Ohio State University. When the ball goes up Thursday, Sibert will face a few of his former teammates. Who says the NCAA Tournament Committee doesn’t give a nod to storylines? Sibert and the 11-seed Dayton Flyers will do battle with 6-seed OSU … [Read more...] about Sibert knows Ohio State well