After a stellar showing in the Maui Invitational that included a win over No. 2-ranked UConn, the University of Dayton Flyers hosted a mediocre Western Michigan team Tuesday night in UD Arena as 24-point favorites, but had to come from 10 points down early in the second half to score a lethargic and lackadaisical, 77-69 victory.

After losing two tight games to nationally-ranked North Carolina and Iowa State, the University of Dayton basketball team made a resounding statement Wednesday night in the Maui Invitational by outclassing and embarrassing No. 2 ranked UConn, 85-67, to claim seventh place in a game that resembled the championship game in the NCAA Final Four. ESPN named Enoch Cheeks player of the UD-UConn game. (pictured)

After leading by 21 points, 56-35, early in the second half, the University of Dayton couldn't hold off onrushing North Carolina as the Tar Heels scored 58 second-half points and recorded their second biggest comeback in school history to beat the Flyers, 92-90 in the first round of the Maui Invitational. Nate Santos led UD's scoring with 15 points. (pictured)