First thoughts after the University of Dayton Flyers victory over the University of Massachusetts Minutemen. By PAUL GOTHAM How it happened Charles Cooke led six in double figures with 18 as No. 25 Dayton (12-2/2-0) won its fifth straight. UD rode an 11-5 spurt early in the first half to grab a double-digit lead at 22-11 and never looked back. The Flyers led by as many … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Dayton 93 UMass 63
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Immediate feedback: Dayton-Texas A&M
By Paul Gotham Numbers can lie Despite being outrebounded 46-24, Dayton's Flyers edged Texas A&M 55-53 in the first round of the 2014 Puerto Rico Classic. The disparity is fodder for those who don't believe in rebound margin as an accurate gauge of success. That's what happens when stats are taken out of context. A&M grabbed 20 offensive boards to just six for the … [Read more...] about Immediate feedback: Dayton-Texas A&M
Pierre and UD sure to jog memories
By Paul Gotham Amnesia is a funny thing. Those entrusted with ballots tend to forget the accomplishments from just a few months ago. Take the case of Archie Miller and the University of Dayton Men's Basketball. Last March, Miller's UD Flyers danced their way to the Elite Eight. In their wake they left behind the Ohio State Buckeyes, Syracuse Orange and Stanford … [Read more...] about Pierre and UD sure to jog memories
Signed, sealed, delivered: University of Dayton Flyers 2013-14
Counting down to tipoff and previewing the Atlantic 10’s incoming freshmen with a look at the first year players at the University of Dayton Flyers. UD finished 17-14 (seven A10 wins) in 2012-13. Archie Miller welcomes a trio of freshmen along with one transfer: Kyle Davis, Kendall Pollard, Scoochie Smith and transfer Jordan Sibert. Kyle Davis 6-0, 165 Chicago, Ill/ … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: University of Dayton Flyers 2013-14