By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- Thirty years have passed since the University of Dayton Flyers advanced to the Sweet Sixteen. For the Flyers to end that drought, they will need to overcome a program familiar with this spot. The No. 11 seed Flyers (24-10) take the court Saturday against No. 3 seed Syracuse Orange (28-5) in NCAA Tournament third round action at the First … [Read more...] about UD Flyers go in search of sweet returns
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Napier and UConn use overtime to defeat St. Joseph’s
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Shabazz Napier managed just five points in the first 20 minutes of Thursday's NCAA Tournament second round matchup at the First Niagara Center. UConn's senior guard netted nine of his game-high 24 points in five minutes of overtime as the No. 7 seed Huskies came from behind and defeated the No. 10 seed Saint Joseph's Hawks 89-81 to advance … [Read more...] about Napier and UConn use overtime to defeat St. Joseph’s
Miller and UD make good on second opportunity
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
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