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
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Dayton’s Oliver appreciates the second chance
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – Devin Oliver rode an emotional roller coaster from last Friday afternoon to Sunday evening. The senior forward had the chance to help the Dayton Flyers advance to the Atlantic 10 semi-finals. Instead trailing by two with four seconds remaining his 3-point attempt from the top of the arc found iron, caromed wide, and the Flyers fell to St. … [Read more...] about Dayton’s Oliver appreciates the second chance
Are the Flyers finding their defensive identity?
By Paul Gotham DAYTON, OH - Let's face it. La Salle is doing their darndest to make opposing defenses look good. In their last eight games, Dr. John Giannini's team has eclipsed the 40 percent plateau from the floor just twice. Twice. According to Basketball State the national field goal percentage average is 44.33. The Explorers landed 15 of 55 shots (27.3 percent) … [Read more...] about Are the Flyers finding their defensive identity?
Energetic Flyers outlast La Salle
By Paul Gotham DAYTON, OH – One month ago people could have questioned the energy level of the Dayton Flyers men’s basketball team. That is no longer the case. UD’s Flyers responded to an early deficit Wednesday night with a spirited performance and continued their unbeaten month of February. Matt Kavanaugh sparked a decisive first-half run, and Jordan Sibert made it … [Read more...] about Energetic Flyers outlast La Salle
UD looking to win fourth straight
By Paul Gotham When Archie Miller’s Dayton Flyers take the floor next time, they will come face to face with some unpleasantness of their not-so-distant past. If their recent past is any indication, the Flyers should put some demons behind them. UD will take on the Rhode Island Rams Wednesday night. Eighteen days ago URI handed the Flyers their third straight setback … [Read more...] about UD looking to win fourth straight