By Paul Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – In a performance best described as precise, the University of Dayton Flyers dissected St. Bonaventure's Bonnies, 78-61 in Atlantic 10 play on Bob Lanier Court, Thursday night. Dayton connected on 29 of 52 shots from the floor including 14 of 24 behind the arc, improved to 2-0 in conference play and won for the fifth straight … [Read more...] about Dayton drills Bona
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Pollard and Dayton comfortable on the run
By Paul Gotham Somewhere in the annals of coach speak is an axiom about adversity creating opportunity. Archie Miller’s University of Dayton Flyers have a chance to live that saying. Just don’t expect Miller to fall back on excuses. After the dismissal of two post players last month, UD found itself without a player 6-7 or taller in the lineup. Since then the Flyers … [Read more...] about Pollard and Dayton comfortable on the run
Rebounds & Putbacks: Rhode Island 65 Saint Louis 53
First thoughts as the Rhode Island Rams open Atlantic 10 conference play with a 65-53 win at Saint Louis Decisive run Five Rams scored in an 11-0 URI run over 5:50 to erase a five-point SLU lead and take a lead they never surrendered. Gilvydas Biruta started it with a jumper followed by a Biggie Minnis layup. T.J. Buchanan led E.C. Matthews for a dunk. Jared Terrell … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Rhode Island 65 Saint Louis 53
VCU-UC and the A-10’s weekend marquee matchups
By Paul Gotham Surveying the Atlantic 10 men's basketball schedule for the weekend. VCU (7-3) at Cincinnati (7-2) Noon ESPNU VCU looks to make it three in a row against the Bearcats who on Wednesday defeated No. 19 San Diego State in overtime. Cincinnati is 10th in the nation allowing just 53.8 points a game, including a double overtime loss at Nebraska where they … [Read more...] about VCU-UC and the A-10’s weekend marquee matchups
Rebounds & Putbacks: Arkansas 69 Dayton 55
First reactions from today's non-conference matchup between the Dayton Flyers and Arkansas Razorbacks. By Paul Gotham The fastest "20" minutes in basketball Mike Anderson's Razorbacks are known for playing up-tempo. That's what they accomplished for the first half. The Hogs shot 15-of-26 (58 percent) in the first half including 4-of-7 (57 percent) behind the arc to … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Arkansas 69 Dayton 55