Sixth-ranked UD got off to a blistering start, played stifling defense, added a little Toppin (below), and cruised to an eventual 81-67 Tuesday win over Rhode Island at the Arena. Hal McCoy writes the story for today's Press Pros.

As for the Flyers, they have won 12 straight and are 13-and-0 at home, but have scuffled a bit while winning their last three games against Duquesne, Fordham and Saint Louis. As it's tattooed on Opi's arm... 'Nothing comes easy'. Hal McCoy writes the story for Press Pros.

The Flyers struggled, and some of the usual cast came up almost emptly. But by game's end Obi Toppin and Trey Landers scored 18 points each as the Flyers won their 20th game of the season Saturday, 70-56, over Fordham. Hal McCoy writes the story for Press Pros.

The Flyers, ranked seventh in the country by both the Associated Press and USA Today.  The record, the rankings, the national attention.  Can the Flyers stay level-headed, prevent their heads from expanding to the size of basketballs? 6-foot-6 guard Ryan Mikesell (pictured) slammed it home with Toppin-like authority. Hal McCoy writes it for today's Press Pros.

When Dayton plays Virginia Commonwealth...One player described it as scrappy - like a fight on the playground. And Dayton's Tre Landers (below, in white) went a bit over the top with VCU's Marcus Santos-Silva in Tuesday's 79-65 win at UD Arena. Hal McCoy writes it for today's Press Pros.