By PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- Seeing the ball go through the basket. Coaches and players frequently mention this aspect of the game, and the confidence created. For the University of Dayton Flyers, seeing leather through twine more often than not involves the hands of Scoochie Smith. "As he goes, we'll go," UD head coach Archie Miller said recently. "When we need a big … [Read more...] about Scoochie keeps driving the Dayton train
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Defense keys Dayton’s quarter-final win
By PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN -- Less than 10 minutes remained in Friday's Atlantic 10 quarter-final matchup. Richmond's ShawnDre Jones dribbled into the open court from the right side. Without a defender between Jones and basket, it looked like a routine layup opportunity. Then the junior guard glanced to his left and saw Dayton's Dyshawn Pierre in pursuit. Jones hesitated. His … [Read more...] about Defense keys Dayton’s quarter-final win
Miller expects to face a different team when Dayton meets Saint Louis
By PAUL GOTHAM Tuesday's Atlantic 10 tilt pitting the No. 22 University of Dayton Flyers (21-5/11-3) against Saint Louis Billikens (10-16/5-9) features opponents with two-game streaks going in opposite directions. With wins at George Mason (79-77) and over Fordham (76-68), Saint Louis will be looking for its first three-game streak in conference play this season. That's … [Read more...] about Miller expects to face a different team when Dayton meets Saint Louis
Martelli acknowledges the void created by Pollard’s absence
By PAUL GOTHAM Phil Martelli knows the value of a win. He also understands extenuating circumstances can affect outcomes. Saint Joseph's head coach didn't waste any time Monday morning discussing his team's win over over then No. 13/15 Dayton last Wednesday and the impact of Kendall Pollard's absence on the Flyers lineup. "Before anybody leaves the ship on Dayton," … [Read more...] about Martelli acknowledges the void created by Pollard’s absence
Adams delivers as Bona stuns Dayton
By PAUL GOTHAM DAYTON, OH -- Jaylen Adams connected on a go-ahead 3-pointer with 36 seconds remaining as the St. Bonaventure Bonnies defeated the University of No. 15/13 Dayton Flyers, 79-72 in Atlantic 10 action, Saturday. Adams hit 8-of-19 shots on the day including 5-of-9 from behind the arc to go with a perfect 10-of-10 mark at the free throw line. The sophomore point … [Read more...] about Adams delivers as Bona stuns Dayton