UD finds serious ‘Funk’ on the road, an embarrassing loss to one of the A-10’s worst teams. St. Joseph tortured the Flyers, 97-84. Hal McCoy writes for today’s Press Pros.
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Feb
20
McCoy: Flyers Pull Shocker On ‘Senior Night’
The Dayton Flyers were six-point underdogs at home to a strong Saint Louis team, but on Senior Night seniors Jalen Crutcher, Ibi Watson and J0rdy Tshimanga buried the Billikens, 76-63, as UD’s stout defense forced the losers into 19 for 70 shooting. Hal McCoy writes for Saturday’s Press Pros.
Feb
20
McCoy: Flyers Pull Shocker On ‘Senior Night’
Coach and Crutcher….! The Dayton Flyers were six-point underdogs at home to a strong Saint Louis team, but on Senior Night seniors Jalen Crutcher (below), Ibi Watson and J0rdy Tshimanga buried the Billikens, 76-63, as UD’s stout defense forced the losers into 19 for 70 shooting. Hal McCoy writes for Saturday’s Press Pros.
Feb
17
McCoy: Mismanaging Flyers Lose In Double OT
Freshman Zimi Nwokeja had the best night of his career (29 pts), but after building a 58-40 lead with 10 minutes to play, the Dayton Flyers went into snooze mode and watched Rhode Island thunder back and win a stunner in double over-time. Hal McCoy writes today’s feature.
Feb
12
McCoy: Postponed Game Gives UD’s Flyers Much-Needed Rest
As Covid continues to put a damper on teams and travel, UD and center Jordy Tshimanga takes some time to rest and prepare for the homestretch of their season. Hal McCoy writes for today’s Press Pros.
Feb
9
McCoy: VCU Strangles Crutcher, UD Flyers, Again
VUC came to UD Arena Tuesday night, subbing in for Covid-19 stricken Massachusetts and for the second time this season applied heavy defensive pressure to shut down Jalen Crutcher (eight points) and the Flyers, 76-67. Read Hal McCoy.
Feb
9
McCoy: VCU Strangles Crutcher, UD Flyers, Again
VUC came to UD Arena Tuesday night, subbing in for Covid-19 stricken Massachusetts and for the second time this season applied heavy defensive pressure to shut down Jalen Crutcher (eight points) and the Flyers, 76-67. Read Hal McCoy.
Feb
6
McCoy: Tshimanga, Weaver Play Big Roles In UD Victory
For the second time this year, George Mason came to UD Arena to face the Flyers and the result was identical, the same score, a 74-65 UD victory. George Mason was a stand-in replacement for Richmond, a program stopped by COVID-19. Read Hal McCoy.
Feb
3
McCoy: UD Flyers Fall Flat With Horrible First Half Against Duquesne
Duquesne returns the favor by beating the Flyers in Pittsburgh after the Flyers won the first game at UD Arena. UD was off-kilter and off-target offensively and made only 8 of 35 three-point shots en route to 69-64 defeat.
Jan
30
McCoy: Flyers Use ‘D’, Rebounding Overtake Rhode Island
After trailing for nearly all of the first half, UD’s Flyer started the second half on a 15-0 run that put them on the road to beating Rhode Island, 67-56, with Ibi Watson and Jordy Tshimanga coming out of a cold tank to lead Dayton to its sixth Atlantic 10 victory. Hal McCoy writes the story for Press Pros.
Jan
30
McCoy: Flyers ‘D’, Rebounding Overtake Rhode Island
After trailing for nearly all of the first half, UD’s Flyer started the second half on a 15-0 run that put them on the road to beating Rhode Island, 67-56, with Ibi Watson and Jordy Tshimanga coming out of a cold tank to lead Dayton to its sixth Atlantic 10 victory. Hal McCoy writes the story for Press Pros.
Jan
29
McCoy: UD’s Grant Calls Crutcher One Of The Best Flyers…Ever!
When he arrived at Dayton from Memphis he was so quiet no one noticed him. Now what Jalen Crutcher does with the basketball and the game on the line screams for national attention. Hal McCoy features the most valuable Flyer in today’s Press Pros.
Jan
27
McCOY: UD Flyers Upset Saint Louis, 76-71
Jalen Crutcher scores 14 points in the final four minutes as the Flyers pull a surprise on Saint Louis, playing its first game in 34 days after COVID-19 put the program on pause in December 23 when the Billikens were 7-1. Hal McCoy writes.
Jan
23
McCOY: VCU Takes UD’s Flyers To The Wood Shed, 66-43
The Flyers were stripped naked by Virginia Commonwealth, 66-43. It was a street mauling and mugging. VCU brought brass knuckles and UD brought mittens.
Jan
17
McCoy: Blazing Starts Carries UD Past George Washington, 67-54
A hot start by the offense – and a sizzling first half by Jalen Crutcher – boosted the Flyers to a Sunday win over George Washington. Hal McCoy writes for Monday’s Press Pros.
Jan
14
McCoy: UD Opts Out Of Spring PFL Football Games
UD reverses course, cancels plans for spring football in 2021. Why? And what’s next? Hal McCoy writes.
Jan
14
McCoy: UD’s Weaver, Flyers Weave Way Past Duquesne
Two depleted teams, Dayton and Duquesne, put survivors on the floor and Flyers used a 15-1 run with a lineup full of freshmen to score a 72-63 Atlantic-10 victory. Crutcher, Watson lead the scoring, but freshman lead the 15-1 breakaway.
Jan
12
McCoy: A ‘Players-Led’ Timeout Launched Flyers Past Davidson
Jalen Crutcher and Ibi Watson turn statesmen, as their late-game leadership turned uncertainty into a certain Flyers win over Davidson. Hal McCoy writes.
Jan
9
McCoy: Flyers Upset Davidson Behind Crutcher, Watson
Escaping the fowl air of New York, UD went south Friday and breathed new life again with an impressive 89-78 overtime win over Davidson. Read Hal McCoy’s story in today’s Press Pros.
Jan
5
McCoy: No ‘Escape From the Bronx’ for UD’s Flyers
The Flyers had 17 turnovers and hit just 4 of 23 from behind the arc. That was just the start of a bad night for UD Tuesday against the A-10’s most beatable team. Hal McCoy writes for today’s Press Pros.
