After a surprisingly easy 'upset' of the University of Cincinnati, 82-68, Saturday night, UD's Flyers must sweep aside the euphoria and pay attention to business Wednesday night in UD Arena against a dangerous Oakland University, a trap game that the Flyers need to give their rapt attention to avoid a devastating defea
The University of Dayton Flyers traveled 50 miles down Interstate 75 to play the University of Cincinnati on a 'neutral' court, the Heritage Bank Arena in Downtown Cincinnati and came away with an upset victory as Daron Holmes II went off for 28 points and Kobe Elvis was one step behind with 27 as the Flyers improved to 8-2.
DaRon Holmes II, affectionately known as Deuce because of the II after his name, scored 23 points, snagged 17 rebounds, recorded five dunks and blocked three shots to lead the Flyers to their fourth straight victory and he was given ample help from point guard Kobe Elvis, who shed a shooting slump to add 22 points to Holmes' total as UD lifted its record to 7-2.
After a 'gimme' 30-point win at home against Grambling State and a two-point upset win at Southern Methodist, the 6-2 University of Dayton Flyers entertain UNLV Wednesday night in UD Arena, with a tinge of revenge on their minds after they blew a 10-point halftime lead to the Runnin' Rebels in Las Vegas last season and lost, 60-52.