By Paul Casey Gotham It's only fitting that the state of Pennsylvania has a hand in the recent turnaround for the University of Dayton men's basketball team. After all, UD's first-year coach, Archie Miller, learned his first hardwood lessons in the Keystone State. So when the Duquesne Dukes of Pittsburgh,Pa. left UD Arena with an 83-73 victory, Miller took it as another … [Read more...] about Flyers finding balance at the right time
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Johnson and Dayton leave no doubt in 76-43 handling of UMass
By Paul Casey Gotham DAYTON, OH – What a difference a few weeks can make. On February fourth, Archie Miller and his Dayton Flyers dropped their fourth game in a row, a 58-50 decision at St. Louis. The loss left the Flyers at 4-5 in the Atlantic 10. A home game in the first round of the A-10 tournament seemed remote at best. Three weeks later and the Flyers have a … [Read more...] about Johnson and Dayton leave no doubt in 76-43 handling of UMass
Dayton’s Kavanaugh thriving on the daily grind
By Paul Casey Gotham It's easy to understand if a conversation about the University of Dayton's Matt Kavanaugh revolves around his workmanlike style of play. After all, the Flyer forward earns his keep in the confined area of a free throw lane. His wide frame is his crowbar used to create angles, position and space. Given his recent success, one can add opportunistic to … [Read more...] about Dayton’s Kavanaugh thriving on the daily grind
Kavanaugh leads as Dayton holds off La Salle, 79-75
By Paul Casey Gotham DAYTON, OH -- An early conference-season test passed. Ability to bounce back proven. Archie Miller's Dayton Flyers continue to persevere. Injuries have Archie Miller searching for solutions. The University of Dayton head coach might have found some clues on Saturday night. Matt Kavanaugh posted a career high, and the Dayton Flyers held off a … [Read more...] about Kavanaugh leads as Dayton holds off La Salle, 79-75
Nicholson and Bona stop UD, 81-73
By Paul Casey Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, NY -- All streaks are meant to end. On Wednesday night, that was a good thing for the St. Bonaventure Bonnies. Andrew Nicholson notched a double-double as the Brown and White knocked off an undermanned University of Dayton Flyers squad, 81-73 in Atlantic 10 conference action at the Reilly Center. Nicholson scored 18 of his … [Read more...] about Nicholson and Bona stop UD, 81-73