After playing well but losing a close game at Northwestern, the University of Dayton basketball team plays three games in four days in the Charleston Classic, beginning Thursday against LSU, with a chance to grab a couple of top tier wins that will impress the NCAA selection committee when it comes time to pick at-large tournament teams.
The University of Dayton basketball team was The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight on three-pointers in its UD Arena home opener Friday night against a plucky and poised Southern Illinois-Edwardsville team. The Flyers made only 6 of 23 three-pointers, but a total-game defense and point splurges late in the first half and late in the game saved a 63-47 victory.
It was an exhibition if college basketball between the University of Dayton and Ohio State Saturday night at UD Arena, but it was more about charity, a 'Spotlight' on mental health and mental illness awareness and was highlighted by an appearances from former UD All-American and College Player of the Year, Obi Toppin, who donated $20,000.