North Carolina Central came to UD Arena after winning its previous game, 123-67, but it was a mirage because of the opposition, so the University of Dayton Flyers concentrated on not having a letdown after a big win Wednesday at Marquette and scored a 74-55 win over NCCU Saturday afternoon in UD Arena.
The University of Dayton Flyers can't seem to solve the University of Cincinnati basketball puzzle as their 74-62 loss to the Bearcats Tuesday in First Third Arena was UD's 44th loss to the Bearcats in their last 55 meetings. It didn't help the Flyers on this night when they were 2 for 26 on three-point shots.
After a fast start and a 12-point first-half lead, Dayton’s Flyers took a breather and permitted UMBC to claw back and take the second-half lead before UD, behind Javon Bennett, barged back to win. Dayton, OH — Dick Vitale calls them cupcakes — lower-tier college basketball teams that are brought into the arenas of major





