By Paul Gotham DAYTON, OH -- To characterize the Dayton Flyers' Saturday afternoon game as a crossroads affair for Vee Sanford would be an exaggeration. But the junior guard's ability to come through when his team needed him most cannot be understated. Following a disappointing personal performance in a loss to Illinois State on Wednesday, Sanford looked to bounce back. … [Read more...] about Sanford’s career day is right on time for Dayton
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Dillard leads comeback as Dayton outlasts Murray State, 77-68
By Paul Gotham DAYTON, OH -- Rumors of Kevin Dillard's demise proved to be greatly exaggerated. The University of Dayton's senior point guard looked destined for the sidelines after back spasms sent him to the bench in the final minutes of UD's loss to Illinois State, Wednesday night. Saturday afternoon against Murray State, Dillard dominated in the closing … [Read more...] about Dillard leads comeback as Dayton outlasts Murray State, 77-68
Dayton wins fourth straight, 81-56 over Florida Atlantic
Courtesy of DaytonFlyers.com. DAYTON, Ohio - The University of Dayton Flyers won their fourth straight game in an 81-56 win over the Florida Atlantic University Owls on Saturday night at UD Arena. Devin Oliver recorded a double-double with 13 points and a career-high 14 rebounds as four Flyers scored in double figures. Dayton improves to 8-2, while FAU is now 5-5. Jalen … [Read more...] about Dayton wins fourth straight, 81-56 over Florida Atlantic
Five Flyers score in double figures; Dayton puts Miami away in second half
Courtesy of DaytonFlyers.com. DAYTON, Ohio – The University of Dayton men’s basketball team defeated Miami University 83-61 Saturday night at UD Arena in front of 12,562 fans. Dayton improves to 7-2 while Miami falls to 3-5. The Flyers were led by junior Devin Oliver who recorded 15 points and 10 rebounds for his second career double-double. Senior Josh Benson … [Read more...] about Five Flyers score in double figures; Dayton puts Miami away in second half
Dillard, Benson help Flyers roll the Tide
Courtesy of DaytonFlyers.com. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Kevin Dillard scored 17 of his career-high 25 points in the first half to help the Dayton Flyers pull off a road win against the Alabama Crimson Tide, 81-76. Josh Benson had 21 points and six rebounds as the Flyers improved to 6-2 overall and won five of its last six. UD is also 19-8 against power … [Read more...] about Dillard, Benson help Flyers roll the Tide