By Paul Gotham Archie Miller’s Dayton Flyers completed non-conference play 12-3. The most wins outside of the Atlantic 10 in the third-year coach’s tenure. UD has three wins over teams from power conferences: Georgia Tech (82-72), California (82-64) and Ole Miss (83-80 OT) along with defeating then No. 11 Gonzaga (84-79) and a victory over 2012 and ’13 NCAA Tournament … [Read more...] about UD’s Sanford thrives off the bench
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Signed, sealed, delivered: University of Dayton Flyers 2013-14
Counting down to tipoff and previewing the Atlantic 10’s incoming freshmen with a look at the first year players at the University of Dayton Flyers. UD finished 17-14 (seven A10 wins) in 2012-13. Archie Miller welcomes a trio of freshmen along with one transfer: Kyle Davis, Kendall Pollard, Scoochie Smith and transfer Jordan Sibert. Kyle Davis 6-0, 165 Chicago, Ill/ … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: University of Dayton Flyers 2013-14
Butler Is Business First In Victory Over Dayton
By Ryan Lazo BROOKLYN, N.Y. — It may be Butler University's first, and possibly last time, participating in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament, but their business-first mentality has them proving that they belong. While Butler did not play their best, especially in an ice-cold 35 percent shooting effort in the first half, the Bulldogs never wavered in their … [Read more...] about Butler Is Business First In Victory Over Dayton
Can Dayton limit Clarke’s touches and defeat Butler
By Paul Gotham BROOKLYN, NY - Three to four shots, that could be the difference in Thursday's Atlantic 10 opening round game between the #12 University of Dayton Flyers (17-13/7-9) and the #5 Butler University Bulldogs (24-7/11-5). Three to four shots less that is. Can the Dayton Flyers trim the number of shots taken by Butler's leading scorer, Rotnei Clarke? Sound … [Read more...] about Can Dayton limit Clarke’s touches and defeat Butler
Dayton’s depth and defense slows Canaan
By Paul Gotham DAYTON, OH -- For twenty minutes, Isaiah Canaan made it look easy. Murray State's senior point guard used ball screens to create space and contact for a pace-setting 15 points and a 41-36 lead at half. He and the Racers looked poised to string together victories over the University of Dayton Flyers and to continue their success on the road. Canaan keenly … [Read more...] about Dayton’s depth and defense slows Canaan