By Paul Gotham In what can best be described as a decision born out of necessity, the University of Dayton Flyers have transformed themselves into one of the most efficient offenses in the country using a lineup with guards, guards and more guards. Opponents fend off relentless pressure as UD ballhandlers go off the dribble with the choice between finishing in the lane or … [Read more...] about Pierre is Dayton’s axis
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Zack and the Explorers go searching for consistency
By Paul Gotham The second full week of Atlantic 10 conference play finds the La Salle Explorers (1-2) looking up at most of the competition. If that position is to change, Dr. John Giannini's Explorers will need more performances like Saturday's 63-50 defeat of the George Washington Colonials. In particular Giannini needs senior center Steve Zack to replicate his work … [Read more...] about Zack and the Explorers go searching for consistency
Fairfield Outshoots Siena to Get Revenge
By Stuart Seidel Just a few days ago against Niagara, Siena started off hot jumping out to a 39-22 lead at half. Evan Hymes led the way with 21 points as the Saints held on for the win, 79-69. Sunday was a bit different for the Saints against Fairfield, a team they just beat just nine days earlier. Fairfield was able to jump out to an early lead and build up to a 37-32 … [Read more...] about Fairfield Outshoots Siena to Get Revenge
Canisius battles in loss at Iona
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y – Iona junior A.J. English, the nation’s fourth-leading scorer, posted a season-low eight points, but four of those came in the game’s final 29 seconds, as the host Gaels defeated Canisius 79-76 Saturday afternoon in the Hynes Center. The win improved Iona to 11-5 overall and 4-1 in MAAC play while the Golden Griffins slipped to 8-7 … [Read more...] about Canisius battles in loss at Iona
Dayton drills Bona
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