By PAUL GOTHAM DAYTON, OH -- With 16 wins and 17 losses Hampton's Pirates came into Tuesday's First Four game with the only losing record in the NCAA Tournament field. That fact served as motivation rather than a weight. Quinton Chievous registered a double-double, and Reggie Johnson added 15 as the No.16-seed defeated the No. 16-seed Manhattan Jaspers, 74-64 at the … [Read more...] about Hampton relishes the moment
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Are the Flyers finding their defensive identity?
By Paul Gotham DAYTON, OH - Let's face it. La Salle is doing their darndest to make opposing defenses look good. In their last eight games, Dr. John Giannini's team has eclipsed the 40 percent plateau from the floor just twice. Twice. According to Basketball State the national field goal percentage average is 44.33. The Explorers landed 15 of 55 shots (27.3 percent) … [Read more...] about Are the Flyers finding their defensive identity?
For #22/17 Dayton women success is found in sharing
By Aaron M Smith DAYTON, OHIO - The end of the 2011-12 season brought on both highs and lows for the Dayton women’s basketball team. The Flyers captured their first Atlantic 10 Championship in their program’s history, guaranteed a fifth consecutive postseason appearance and punched a one way ticket to a third trip to the NCAA tournament. However the end of season also … [Read more...] about For #22/17 Dayton women success is found in sharing
Dayton wins fourth straight, 81-56 over Florida Atlantic
Courtesy of DaytonFlyers.com. DAYTON, Ohio - The University of Dayton Flyers won their fourth straight game in an 81-56 win over the Florida Atlantic University Owls on Saturday night at UD Arena. Devin Oliver recorded a double-double with 13 points and a career-high 14 rebounds as four Flyers scored in double figures. Dayton improves to 8-2, while FAU is now 5-5. Jalen … [Read more...] about Dayton wins fourth straight, 81-56 over Florida Atlantic
Five Flyers score in double figures; Dayton puts Miami away in second half
Courtesy of DaytonFlyers.com. DAYTON, Ohio – The University of Dayton men’s basketball team defeated Miami University 83-61 Saturday night at UD Arena in front of 12,562 fans. Dayton improves to 7-2 while Miami falls to 3-5. The Flyers were led by junior Devin Oliver who recorded 15 points and 10 rebounds for his second career double-double. Senior Josh Benson … [Read more...] about Five Flyers score in double figures; Dayton puts Miami away in second half