By PAUL GOTHAM PITTSBURGH, PA. -- Jack Gibbs hit back-to-back three-pointers and set an arena record as the Davidson Wildcats rallied late to defeat the top-seeded Dayton Flyers 73-67 in the Atlantic 10 quarter-finals at PPG Paints Arena, Friday. After leading by as many as 16 points, Gibbs nailed a step-back three from left corner to give Davidson a lead it did not … [Read more...] about Gibbs, Davidson knock off Dayton in Atlantic 10 quarter-finals
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Davidson sprints out to double-digit lead over Dayton at half
By PAUL GOTHAM PITTSBURGH, PA. -- Jack Gibbs netted four of his 17 first-half points during an early 11-2 Davidson run, and the Wildcats took a 37-25 lead into the locker room. Gibbs got Davidson on the board with a curl, catch and drive in the lane for two. The senior guard followed with an upfake and drive on the next possession to give Davidson a lead it did not … [Read more...] about Davidson sprints out to double-digit lead over Dayton at half
Miller knows Dayton got a “potential sleeper” in Kearney’s Nahziah Carter
By PAUL GOTHAM Nearly 500 miles separate University of Dayton Arena and Ed Nietopski Gymnasium. Distance hasn't prevented Dayton head coach Archie Miller from keeping track of future Flyer and current Bishop Kearney King, Nahziah Carter. "I know he did a tremendous job last Tuesday," Miller said referring to Carter's 24-point performance in Kearney's 94-64 win over rival … [Read more...] about Miller knows Dayton got a “potential sleeper” in Kearney’s Nahziah Carter
Dayton endures Adams, Bona
By PAUL GOTHAM DAYTON, OH -- In a game that felt eerily similar to last year's St. Bonaventure at Dayton contest, the Flyers came from behind and this time held on to beat St. Bonaventure, 76-72. Scoochie Smith scored 19 points, and Dayton (21-5/12-2 Atlantic 10) won its sixth straight and ninth out of its last 10 games. Like last year this game was about Bona's … [Read more...] about Dayton endures Adams, Bona
UD’s Williams making good on opportunity
By PAUL GOTHAM Two games three months apart and the progress of a player. When Dayton's Xeyrius Williams rose up for his second 3-pointer in 12 seconds last Friday at Rhode Island, he not only clinched the Flyers fourth straight victory, the sophomore forward showed the value of opportunity. "Xeyrius has made a heckuva charge here for our team," Dayton head coach … [Read more...] about UD’s Williams making good on opportunity