By Paul Gotham Balance and depth have been key ingredients for Archie Miller's University of Dayton Flyers. Nine Flyers average a dozen or more minutes a game. Eleven have scored in double figures in at least one game this year. UD has posted a 23-3 record when three or more players notch double figures in a game. Make that 24-3. Four Flyers tallied 10 or more as … [Read more...] about Pollard’s performance bridges the gap for UD
Devin Oliver
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
UD and Oliver strive to control the glass
By Paul Gotham Ask Dayton’s Archie Miller about the priorities on a basketball court for his team, and he wastes little time pointing to rebounding. The third-year coach has placed has placed a premium on his teams getting to those fifty-fifty balls which carom off the rim or glass. Not surprisingly, UD’s Flyers (12-4/0-1) rank at or near the top of all rebounding … [Read more...] about UD and Oliver strive to control the glass
Can Dayton limit Clarke’s touches and defeat Butler
By Paul Gotham BROOKLYN, NY - Three to four shots, that could be the difference in Thursday's Atlantic 10 opening round game between the #12 University of Dayton Flyers (17-13/7-9) and the #5 Butler University Bulldogs (24-7/11-5). Three to four shots less that is. Can the Dayton Flyers trim the number of shots taken by Butler's leading scorer, Rotnei Clarke? Sound … [Read more...] about Can Dayton limit Clarke’s touches and defeat Butler
Sanford’s career day is right on time for Dayton
By Paul Gotham DAYTON, OH -- To characterize the Dayton Flyers' Saturday afternoon game as a crossroads affair for Vee Sanford would be an exaggeration. But the junior guard's ability to come through when his team needed him most cannot be understated. Following a disappointing personal performance in a loss to Illinois State on Wednesday, Sanford looked to bounce back. … [Read more...] about Sanford’s career day is right on time for Dayton