By PAUL GOTHAM DAYTON, OH -- It was a fitting end. The senior, getting an extra sendoff, hitting the game-winner, and the Dayton Flyers ending the game playing defense. Jordan Sibert drilled a three-pointer with 35 seconds left on the clock, and Kyle Davis spearheaded the game-winning defensive stand as Dayton defeated the Boise State Broncos, 56-55 and advanced to the … [Read more...] about Sibert and Dayton rally past Boise State
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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
When it mattered most, Sibert embraced the moment
BY PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN -- Jordan Sibert found himself in familiar territory with the ball in the open court going for a layup. Then the Dayton senior did something unfamiliar...to UD fans. As Sibert took his last step before finishing at the rim, he avoided contact. He leaned his shoulders toward the sideline and away from the basket. St. Bonaventure's Andell … [Read more...] about When it mattered most, Sibert embraced the moment
Four-minute segment ends Dayton’s season
By Paul Gotham Coaches often talking about breaking games into four-minute segments. There is first four and last four as in the first four minutes of a game, the last four minutes of the half, the first four coming out of the locker room and the last four minutes of the game. These parts of the game can be viewed as important for momentum. A team wants to go into the … [Read more...] about Four-minute segment ends Dayton’s season
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