By Paul Gotham Ask Dayton’s Archie Miller about the priorities on a basketball court for his team, and he wastes little time pointing to rebounding. The third-year coach has placed has placed a premium on his teams getting to those fifty-fifty balls which carom off the rim or glass. Not surprisingly, UD’s Flyers (12-4/0-1) rank at or near the top of all rebounding … [Read more...] about UD and Oliver strive to control the glass
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Could Dayton beat Alabama…in football?
By Steve Wilkins - Special to Pickin' Splinters Think about this. People tell me it is no big deal that the University of Dayton beat Ole Miss in basketball Saturday night. They say the SEC is not a basketball conference, so don’t put stock in the fact that UD has won quite a few in a row over the SEC schools. SEC is all about football baby!!! Well this BCS football … [Read more...] about Could Dayton beat Alabama…in football?
Dayton’s depth and defense slows Canaan
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
Malott helps #16/15 Dayton women cruise past Siena, 91-53
LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. – Six Flyers scored in double figures in the University of Dayton’s 91-53 win over Siena (3-6) Saturday at the Alumni Recreation Center. With the victory Dayton improves to 12-0, tying its best start in program history (UD also started the 1983-84 season 12-0). Sophomore Ally Malott paced UD with 19 points, seven rebounds, four steals and two blocks. … [Read more...] about Malott helps #16/15 Dayton women cruise past Siena, 91-53
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