By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. -- University of Dayton coach Archie Miller isn't one to hide from the truth. After Dayton's recent loss to St. Joseph's in the Atlantic 10 quarter-finals, Miller accepted full blame. "Like I told the guys afterwards, Miller said last Friday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. "I have to do a better job for them, 15, 16 seconds to go, I … [Read more...] about Miller and UD make good on second opportunity
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Sanford lifts Dayton past Ohio State
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – Vee Sanford capped a see-saw battle as the No. 11 seed University of Dayton Flyers outlasted the No. 6 seed Ohio State Buckeyes, 60-59 and advanced to the third round of the NCAA Tournament's South Region. Sanford drove right from the top of key on Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Craft and used the glass to score the winning bucket … [Read more...] about Sanford lifts Dayton past Ohio State
Wright and Villanova on guard against a loss of focus
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. – Jay Wright sees the similarities in Villanova’s matchup with Milwaukee Thursday during the second round of the NCAA Tournament and last week’s game against Seton Hall in the Big East tournament. That’s what makes the 13th-year coach uncomfortable. When Wright and Villanova (28-4/16-2) arrived in New York City last week, they met with a … [Read more...] about Wright and Villanova on guard against a loss of focus
Sibert knows Ohio State well
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – The last time Jordan Sibert participated in the NCAA Tournament he wore the scarlet and grey of Ohio State University. When the ball goes up Thursday, Sibert will face a few of his former teammates. Who says the NCAA Tournament Committee doesn’t give a nod to storylines? Sibert and the 11-seed Dayton Flyers will do battle with 6-seed OSU … [Read more...] about Sibert knows Ohio State well
Dayton’s Oliver appreciates the second chance
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – Devin Oliver rode an emotional roller coaster from last Friday afternoon to Sunday evening. The senior forward had the chance to help the Dayton Flyers advance to the Atlantic 10 semi-finals. Instead trailing by two with four seconds remaining his 3-point attempt from the top of the arc found iron, caromed wide, and the Flyers fell to St. … [Read more...] about Dayton’s Oliver appreciates the second chance