By PAUL GOTHAM When Davidson's Wildcats visit the University of Dayton Arena, Tuesday night they bring with them the Atlantic 10's leading offense. Their strength may turn into a weakness when meeting the host Dayton Flyers. Bob McKillop's Wildcats score 82 points per game while UD nets 73. On the surface, it appears Davidson will want a wide-open affair. McKillop knows … [Read more...] about Davidson, Dayton and a matter of pace
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Rebounds & Putbacks: Dayton 93 UMass 63
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
Cooke makes early impact with Dayton
By PAUL GOTHAM Charles Cooke sat by and watched his University of Dayton Flyer teammates advance to the third round of the NCAA Tournament last season. Forced to spend a year in residency per transfer requirements, he could have been of use for a team limited to just seven scholarship athletes by season's end. Apparently, the time off did him well. Scoring 14.7 points … [Read more...] about Cooke makes early impact with Dayton
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
Davis sets Dayton’s table
By Paul Gotham Six games or less remain in the Atlantic 10 regular season, and the University of Dayton Flyers are one of five teams separated by a game at the top of the conference standings. UD's Archie Miller summed up the current mindset best. "This time of year it's not a glamour party." That's a good thing because the UD Flyers are not a glamorous team. With … [Read more...] about Davis sets Dayton’s table