First thoughts from the University of Dayton Flyers victory over the La Salle University Explorers. By PAUL GOTHAM Kendall Pollard paced four in double figures, and Dayton's defense held La Salle's shooters under 40 percent for the night as the Flyers opened Atlantic 10 play with a 66-55 victory. Right on Time Sidelined earlier in the season with a thigh injury, … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Dayton 66 La Salle 55
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Archie Miller ignores the box score when it comes to Kyle Davis
By PAUL GOTHAM Among Dayton Flyer starters, his scoring average trails that of his teammates. Advanced stats show he is the last option on the floor in Dayton's offense. But when it comes to influence, Archie Miller knows Kyle Davis leads the Flyers. "Kyle is really setting the tone in general for our team," UD's head coach said during his recent radio show. "I don’t look … [Read more...] about Archie Miller ignores the box score when it comes to Kyle Davis
Rebounds & Putbacks: Nebraska 80 Dayton 78
First thoughts after Nebraska's win over Dayton in the quarter-finals of the Wooden Legacy Classic. By PAUL GOTHAM Glynn Watson Jr. led four in double figures with 20 points as the Nebraska Cornhuskers outlasted the Dayton Flyers 80-78 to advance in the Wooden Legacy Classic. The Cornhuskers led by as many as 14 in the first half and still held on to a double-digit lead … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Nebraska 80 Dayton 78
Dayton, Williams learning on the fly
By PAUL GOTHAM Xeyrius Williams can add one to his growing list of basketball experiences. In the closing moments of Dayton's 61-57 loss to then No. 17 Saint Mary's, the sophomore looked to cap a feverish rally when youthful enthusiasm intervened. Teammate Kyle Davis used the sideline to cut off the dribble of Saint Mary's Emmett Naar. A loose ball ensued deep in the … [Read more...] about Dayton, Williams learning on the fly
Cooke shoulders brunt of Dayton’s scoring load
By PAUL GOTHAM DAYTON, OH -- Even before the season started, Archie Miller knew the burden to score would lean a little more on the shoulders of Charles Cooke. The senior guard who led the Dayton Flyers a year ago netting 15.6 a game would need to do that and more without the likes of Dyshawn Pierre (12.6 ppg) in the lineup. A preseason injury preventing Kendall Pollard … [Read more...] about Cooke shoulders brunt of Dayton’s scoring load