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
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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
Dayton reaps rewards from Darrell Davis staying with it
By PAUL GOTHAM Archie Miller couldn't think of a better guy than Darrell Davis to take the winning shot. So when the 6-4 sophomore, with his team trailing by two and less than 30 seconds remaining in the game, let it fly from the left corner Friday night, the fifth-year coach had no doubts. "When that ball went up, I knew it was going in just because of the fact of how … [Read more...] about Dayton reaps rewards from Darrell Davis staying with it