First thoughts after the University of Dayton Flyers' victory over the George Washington Colonials. By PAUL GOTHAM How it happened Dayton's defense held George Washington without a field goal for 6:53, and the Flyers closed the game on a 19-9 run to improve to 4-1 in Atlantic 10 play. Dyshawn Pierre scored five of his game-high 26 as UD used a big second-half run for … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Dayton 77 George Washington 70
Dyshawn Pierre
Humble Pierre fitting back into his role with Dayton
By PAUL GOTHAM A semester-long suspension behind him, Dyshawn Pierre is back where he is supposed to be for his senior season: in uniform for the University of Dayton Flyers. Dayton's leading rebounder from a year ago came off the bench last week in the Flyers defeat of Arkansas in overtime. "Dyshawn is about as impactful of a player on our team as there is," Dayton … [Read more...] about Humble Pierre fitting back into his role with Dayton
Dayton grinds out semifinal victory over Rhode Island
By PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN -- It took more than 30 minutes for the Dayton Flyers to string together scores on consecutive possessions. Once found, the Flyers did not lose their rhythm. Dyshawn Pierre and Jordan Sibert combined for 18 second-half points as No. 2-seed Dayton came from behind to defeat the No. 3-seed Rhode Island Rams, 56-52 in the semi-finals of the Atlantic … [Read more...] about Dayton grinds out semifinal victory over Rhode Island
Rebounds & Putbacks: UConn – Dayton
By Paul Gotham Thoughts on UConn's victory over Dayton. He's not just off the Boat(right) Mark Titus made Club Trillion famous. The career Ohio State bench warmer logged enough zeroes per game to meet the qualification. UConn's Ryan Boatright is the antithesis. The 6-0 guard makes stat sheet stuffing his job with 20 points on 6-12 shooting to with five rebounds, four … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: UConn – Dayton
UD looking to win fourth straight
By Paul Gotham When Archie Miller’s Dayton Flyers take the floor next time, they will come face to face with some unpleasantness of their not-so-distant past. If their recent past is any indication, the Flyers should put some demons behind them. UD will take on the Rhode Island Rams Wednesday night. Eighteen days ago URI handed the Flyers their third straight setback … [Read more...] about UD looking to win fourth straight