By Paul Gotham DAYTON, OH -- For twenty minutes, Isaiah Canaan made it look easy. Murray State's senior point guard used ball screens to create space and contact for a pace-setting 15 points and a 41-36 lead at half. He and the Racers looked poised to string together victories over the University of Dayton Flyers and to continue their success on the road. Canaan keenly … [Read more...] about Dayton’s depth and defense slows Canaan
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Dillard leads comeback as Dayton outlasts Murray State, 77-68
By Paul Gotham DAYTON, OH -- Rumors of Kevin Dillard's demise proved to be greatly exaggerated. The University of Dayton's senior point guard looked destined for the sidelines after back spasms sent him to the bench in the final minutes of UD's loss to Illinois State, Wednesday night. Saturday afternoon against Murray State, Dillard dominated in the closing … [Read more...] about Dillard leads comeback as Dayton outlasts Murray State, 77-68
McCollum earns All-America honor, Lehigh #6 in Mid-Major Top 25
Courtesy of LehighSports.com. BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Lehigh senior guard C.J. McCollum was named a preseason Lute Olsen All-American while the Mountain Hawks were ranked sixth in the College Insider Mid-Major Top 25, as announced earlier this week. A postseason All-American in 2011-12, McCollum is one of 25 players nationally on the list. He is now eligible for Lute … [Read more...] about McCollum earns All-America honor, Lehigh #6 in Mid-Major Top 25
Strong second half lifts Billikens past Murray State
ST. LOUIS – Desirae Ball led three Saint Louis double-figure scorers with 12 points, tying her season high, and the Billikens took command with a 23-5 second-half run in a 59-49 victory over Murray State Saturday afternoon at Chaifetz Arena. Jacy Bradley scored 11 points and collected a season-high seven rebounds. Janisha Gearlds tallied 10 points, five rebounds (game-high … [Read more...] about Strong second half lifts Billikens past Murray State
A-10 Bounce
A weekly round-up of Atlantic 10 men’s basketball. UD cruises to win over French pro team PARIS -- The University of Dayton men’s basketball team completed a very successful exhibition tour in Europe Wednesday, with a 79-49 win over ESC Trappes of the French National 2 League. UD went 4-0 on the trip, defeating the Netherlands National U-23 team, and three professional … [Read more...] about A-10 Bounce