By Paul Gotham BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- Ask Archie Miller his take on the pre-season conference rankings of the Atlantic 10, and he will need to read over the list before he responds. Ask the second-year head coach of the University of Dayton men's basketball team about his starting lineup, and he will run through several possibilities among his players. Ask Miller about his … [Read more...] about Dillard speaks volumes with his quiet example
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Dayton loses to Iowa 84-75 in NIT first round
Courtesy of DaytonFlyers.com IOWA CITY, IA - A 23-point, six assist effort by Kevin Dillard wasn’t enough as the Dayton Flyers lost to the Iowa Hawkeyes 84-75 in the NIT First Round. The second-seeded Flyers had earned a home game but couldn’t play at UD Arena because of the NCAA First Four. And they were subjected to the loudest crowd they’ve encountered in several … [Read more...] about Dayton loses to Iowa 84-75 in NIT first round
Flyers finding balance at the right time
By Paul Casey Gotham It's only fitting that the state of Pennsylvania has a hand in the recent turnaround for the University of Dayton men's basketball team. After all, UD's first-year coach, Archie Miller, learned his first hardwood lessons in the Keystone State. So when the Duquesne Dukes of Pittsburgh,Pa. left UD Arena with an 83-73 victory, Miller took it as another … [Read more...] about Flyers finding balance at the right time
Kavanaugh leads as Dayton holds off La Salle, 79-75
By Paul Casey Gotham DAYTON, OH -- An early conference-season test passed. Ability to bounce back proven. Archie Miller's Dayton Flyers continue to persevere. Injuries have Archie Miller searching for solutions. The University of Dayton head coach might have found some clues on Saturday night. Matt Kavanaugh posted a career high, and the Dayton Flyers held off a … [Read more...] about Kavanaugh leads as Dayton holds off La Salle, 79-75
Nicholson and Bona stop UD, 81-73
By Paul Casey Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, NY -- All streaks are meant to end. On Wednesday night, that was a good thing for the St. Bonaventure Bonnies. Andrew Nicholson notched a double-double as the Brown and White knocked off an undermanned University of Dayton Flyers squad, 81-73 in Atlantic 10 conference action at the Reilly Center. Nicholson scored 18 of his … [Read more...] about Nicholson and Bona stop UD, 81-73