Opening night results in Atlantic 10 men's basketball. Matthews paces No. 23/24 URI in return E.C. Matthews led all scorers with 21 points as #23/24 Rhode Island earned an 84-61 win over Dartmouth on Friday night. It was Matthews' first game action in almost a full calendar year, after suffering a season-ending knee injury in the 2015-16 lid lifter vs. American on Nov. … [Read more...] about E.C. Matthews, Charles Cooke and the A-10 Bounce
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Dayton Flyers continue to climb the AP Top 25 Poll
The University of Dayton women’s basketball team moved up one spot to No. 16 in the latest AP Top 25 Poll. The Flyers received 395 votes in the media poll. The Flyers (10-0) are coming off finals week and have not played since their 60-53 defeat of previously unbeaten Michigan State on Dec. 8 at UD Arena. UD’s RPI is 6th in the latest Women’s RPI Report. Dayton is also … [Read more...] about Dayton Flyers continue to climb the AP Top 25 Poll
Five Flyers score in double figures; Dayton puts Miami away in second half
Courtesy of DaytonFlyers.com. DAYTON, Ohio – The University of Dayton men’s basketball team defeated Miami University 83-61 Saturday night at UD Arena in front of 12,562 fans. Dayton improves to 7-2 while Miami falls to 3-5. The Flyers were led by junior Devin Oliver who recorded 15 points and 10 rebounds for his second career double-double. Senior Josh Benson … [Read more...] about Five Flyers score in double figures; Dayton puts Miami away in second half
Backcourt leads Dayton to 66-58 win over Manhattan
Courtesy of DaytonFlyers.com. DAYTON, Ohio- The University of Dayton Flyers men’s basketball team prevailed over the Manhattan Jaspers 66-58 on Saturday afternoon at UD Arena. The Flyers starting backcourt of Kevin Dillard and Vee Sanford combined for 39 points (Dillard 20 points, Sanford 19 points) on 13-of-19 shooting. Devin Oliver chipped in his first career … [Read more...] about Backcourt leads Dayton to 66-58 win over Manhattan
A-10 Quarter-final ticker: Xavier vs. Dayton
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- Eight teams descend upon the Boardwalk Hall with a spot in Saturday's semi-final on the line. Pickin' Splinters is court side with news, notes, updates and analysis. Grab a seat on the Pine and join in the discussion. The day ends with a thriller. The I-75 rivalry comes to Jersey. AC welcomes the "Black-Mac" as #6 Dayton and #3 Xavier go … [Read more...] about A-10 Quarter-final ticker: Xavier vs. Dayton