By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- Jordan Sibert and Matt Kavanaugh ran to the front of the section 118 and acknowledged the Flyer Faithful. Devin Oliver fell to the floor. The University of Dayton advanced to the Sweet Sixteen. In front of a predominantly Syracuse Orange crowd, Dayton ended a three-decade Sweet Sixteen drought. Dyshawn Pierre converted three free throws in … [Read more...] about Dayton advances to the Sweet Sixteen
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Sanford lifts Dayton past Ohio State
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – Vee Sanford capped a see-saw battle as the No. 11 seed University of Dayton Flyers outlasted the No. 6 seed Ohio State Buckeyes, 60-59 and advanced to the third round of the NCAA Tournament's South Region. Sanford drove right from the top of key on Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Craft and used the glass to score the winning bucket … [Read more...] about Sanford lifts Dayton past Ohio State
Energetic Flyers outlast La Salle
By Paul Gotham DAYTON, OH – One month ago people could have questioned the energy level of the Dayton Flyers men’s basketball team. That is no longer the case. UD’s Flyers responded to an early deficit Wednesday night with a spirited performance and continued their unbeaten month of February. Matt Kavanaugh sparked a decisive first-half run, and Jordan Sibert made it … [Read more...] about Energetic Flyers outlast La Salle
Oliver’s effort is right on time for UD
By Paul Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – Spending 17 of 20 first-half minutes on the bench can leave a player feeling restless. Especially when it is a senior co-captain accustomed to logging a team-leading 29-plus minutes a game. Such was the case for the University of Dayton’s Devin Oliver on Saturday night. Less than two and half minutes into Dayton’s Atlantic 10 … [Read more...] about Oliver’s effort is right on time for UD
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