First thoughts after the University of Dayton Flyers victory over the University of Massachusetts Minutemen. By PAUL GOTHAM How it happened Charles Cooke led six in double figures with 18 as No. 25 Dayton (12-2/2-0) won its fifth straight. UD rode an 11-5 spurt early in the first half to grab a double-digit lead at 22-11 and never looked back. The Flyers led by as many … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Dayton 93 UMass 63
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Times Union Center to debut flex ticket packages for MAAC Championship
Courtesy of MAACSports.com ALBANY, NY; January 6, 2016 – New and available to the public for the first time in tournament history, flex ticket packages to the 2016 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championship will go on sale Friday, January 8 at 10 a.m. The popular basketball tournament, featuring traditional mid-major schools Canisius, … [Read more...] about Times Union Center to debut flex ticket packages for MAAC Championship
Cavanaugh adds consistency to GW’s attack
By PAUL GOTHAM Mike Lonergan's University of George Washington Colonials limped to the finish line last season. After starting 12-3, the Colonials went 10-10 the rest of the way to finish 22-13. One year following an appearance in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2007, GW fell in the second round of the NIT. Currently at 12-2/1-0 the Colonials look, at least … [Read more...] about Cavanaugh adds consistency to GW’s attack
Humble Pierre fitting back into his role with Dayton
By PAUL GOTHAM A semester-long suspension behind him, Dyshawn Pierre is back where he is supposed to be for his senior season: in uniform for the University of Dayton Flyers. Dayton's leading rebounder from a year ago came off the bench last week in the Flyers defeat of Arkansas in overtime. "Dyshawn is about as impactful of a player on our team as there is," Dayton … [Read more...] about Humble Pierre fitting back into his role with Dayton
VCU rallies to defeat Saint Joseph’s, 85-82
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com PHILADELPHIA - Mo Alie-Cox scored 10 straight points late in the game as VCU (10-5; 2-0 A-10) fought back from a 13-point deficit and defeated Saint Joseph’s, 85-82, in an Atlantic 10 game at Hagan Arena. The loss snapped a seven-game winning streak for the Hawks (11-2; 1-1 A-10). The loss ruined a 31-point effort by Saint Joseph’s senior Isaiah … [Read more...] about VCU rallies to defeat Saint Joseph’s, 85-82