By Paul Gotham Balance and depth have been key ingredients for Archie Miller's University of Dayton Flyers. Nine Flyers average a dozen or more minutes a game. Eleven have scored in double figures in at least one game this year. UD has posted a 23-3 record when three or more players notch double figures in a game. Make that 24-3. Four Flyers tallied 10 or more as … [Read more...] about Pollard’s performance bridges the gap for UD
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Miller and UD make good on second opportunity
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. -- University of Dayton coach Archie Miller isn't one to hide from the truth. After Dayton's recent loss to St. Joseph's in the Atlantic 10 quarter-finals, Miller accepted full blame. "Like I told the guys afterwards, Miller said last Friday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. "I have to do a better job for them, 15, 16 seconds to go, I … [Read more...] about Miller and UD make good on second opportunity
UD looking to win fourth straight
By Paul Gotham When Archie Miller’s Dayton Flyers take the floor next time, they will come face to face with some unpleasantness of their not-so-distant past. If their recent past is any indication, the Flyers should put some demons behind them. UD will take on the Rhode Island Rams Wednesday night. Eighteen days ago URI handed the Flyers their third straight setback … [Read more...] about UD looking to win fourth straight
UD rallies past Bona for third straight win
By Paul Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – Dyshawn Pierre stood on the sideline ready to give the inbound pass. Three ticks remained on the shot clock, 18.4 on the game clock. The University of Dayton Flyers held a one-point lead. The picture gave an appropriate representation of UD’s struggles for much of the Atlantic 10 conference matchup. Another game on the road in the … [Read more...] about UD rallies past Bona for third straight win
Miller looks for UD to fly downhill against VCU
By Paul Gotham Archie Miller knows well VCU’s numbers: Shaka Smart’s Rams lead the nation in turnovers forced per game (19.4) and turnover rate (27.0) Their defense limits opponents to .89 point per possession (11th). And if Miller’s Dayton Flyers (13-5/1-2) are to avoid a two-game losing streak, they will need to offset VCU’s strengths when the Rams (14-4/2-1) visit UD … [Read more...] about Miller looks for UD to fly downhill against VCU