• Dayton signed three recruits in theNovember signing period to cometo UD next season – DaRon Holmes,Malachi Smith and Kaleb Washington.The trio, combined with MustaphaAmzil, comprise the 15th-ranked fallsigning class in the country.DaRon Holmes – 6-foot-8, 185 Lb.Forward from Goodyear, Ariz. • Holmes is the […]
Month: February 2021
Legendary former Dayton Flyers basketball coach Don Donoher honored with USBWA’s Dean Smith Award; school’s all-time winningest coach
• National College BasketballHall of Famer Don Donoherwas named the winner of the2017 Dean Smith Award givenannually by the U.S. BasketballWriters Association.• He was the third individualto receive the honor. FormerGeorgetown coach JohnThompson was the first recipient,followed by Michigan State coachTom Izzo.• Temple coach Fran […]
UD Arena, host of NCAA’s First Four
THE MADNESSSTARTS IN DAYTON• When the NCAA tournament resumesas a nation-wide sports event, “MarchMadness” will begin again in Dayton.The NCAA announced in October thatUD Arena serves as the host site at leastthrough the 2026 NCAA First Four.• UD Arena is the all-time leader with 125NCAA […]
Getting to Know Dayton Flyers graduate senior center Jordy Tshmanga who is from Canada
32JORDYTSHIMANGAC • Gr. • 6-11 • 278Montreal, Qubec2020-21: 6.9 ppg, 8.1 rpg, .592 FG%• Had 14 points and 12 rebounds in the second VCU game• Scored 10 points (5-6 FG) at VCU; Had 10 rebounds at Saint Louis• Had 16 rebounds and was five-of-six from […]
Dayton Flyers get tremendous fan support at UD Arena
THE FLYERFAITHFUL• Dayton was 23rd nationally inaverage attendance in 2019-20 in theannual men’s basketball attendancereport.• UD averaged a school-record 13,364fans a game• UD Arena was the site of a record 14sellouts in 2019-20. The previousrecord was eight.• Dayton finished in the Top 30 in men’sbasketball […]
Dayton Flyers Pipeline to the NBA continues
• Consensus national player of the yearObi Toppin was a lottery pick in the2020 NBA draft, going to his hometownNew York Knicks with eighth pick.• He is the second Flyer drafted in thelast three years.• Kostas Antetokounmpo was taken inthe second round in 2018, and […]
Getting to know Dayton Flyers point guard & NBA prospect Jalen Crutcher
JALEN CRUTCHER’S 2020-21 STATS AND INFORMATION 10JALENCRUTCHERG • Sr. • 6-1 • 175Memphis, Tenn.2020-21: 18.7 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 4.8 apg• Anthony Grant’s first recruit to Dayton; In his fourth year as a starter• Scored 29 poiints at Davidson; Had 27 in SLU win (14 in […]
Columbus Blue Jackets Game Day Preview: Travels to Carolina Hurricanes tonight, 7 PM
FEB. 15, 2021 II at CAROLINA HURRICANES II PNC ARENA II 7 PM ET CBJ BROADCAST INFORMATION TV: FOX Sports Ohio Jeff Rimer (play-by-play), Jody Shelley (color analyst), Dave Maetzold (reporter) Radio: 97.1 The Fan Bob McElligott (play-by-play), Dylan Tyrer (host) TONIGHT’S MATCHUP COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS (7-5-4, 18 pts./4th-T, Discover Central Division) Goals: 2.88 […]
Columbus Blue Jackets Weekly Report, February 15-21
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Blue Jackets recall LW Stefan Matteau, assign Gabriel Carlsson to Taxi Squad
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 15, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have recalled forward Stefan Matteau from the taxi squad and assigned defenseman Gabriel Carlsson to the taxi squad, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Matteau, 26, has registered five […]
Crew SC announces acquiring of Allocation Money in trade with Orlando City SC
For Immediate Release: February 15, 2021 Black & Gold acquire $175,000 in General Allocation Money from Orlando in exchange for an international roster slot COLUMBUS — Columbus Crew SC today announced that the Club has acquired $175,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) via a trade with Orlando […]
Blue Jackets RW Cam Atkinson, Dr. Laurie Hommema of OhioHealth named NHL’s First Stars of the Week for February 8-14
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 15, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Cam Atkinson and Dr. Laurie Hommema, MD, OhioHealth Medical Director of Provider and Associate Well-Being, have been named the National Hockey League’s First Stars of the Week for the week ending February […]
Want to work at the ballpark? Cincinnati Reds hiring for 2021 Season game day jobs
February 11th, 2021 The Cincinnati Reds Ballpark Operations Department is looking for additional team members in preparation for the 2021 season at Great American Ball Park. Available positions in Seasonal Event Security and Seasonal Guest Services include: Ushers Ticket Takers Suite Ambassadors Fan Accommodations Access […]
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame announces 2021 Bobblehead Series
February 11th, 2021 Five Reds HOF’ers celebrated with bobbleheads starting in May The Reds Hall of Fame and Museum presented by Dinsmore is proud to announce its 2021 collectible bobblehead series. The bobblehead series presented by Dinsmore kicks off in May with a different Reds […]
Reds & Eric Davis encouraging all kids to signup for youth baseball, softball
February 2nd, 2021 Reds.com/Signup created to connect local youth with recreational teams The Cincinnati Reds and World Series Champion Eric Davis are launching a campaign to encourage youth baseball and softball participation in recreational leagues across Greater Cincinnati and Reds Country. “Growing up, I just […]
Reds bolster bullpen depth in trade with Toronto for Hector Perez
The Reds have acquired from the Blue Jays RHP Hector Perez for a player to be named or cash. The 40-man roster is at 36 players. Perez, 24, last season made his Major League debut with 1 relief appearance for the Blue Jays. He was […]
Dayton Dragons announce 2021 Coaching Staff
2/15/21 Dayton, Ohio – The Reds and Dragons announced a new four-man coaching staff that will bring a combined total of 42 years of coaching experience in professional baseball to the Dragons during the 2021 season. Jose Moreno: Manager Darren Bragg: Development Coach Brian Garman: Pitching Coach […]
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Wright State holds off Milwaukee comeback for 92-82 Saturday afternoon win; Raiders have nine-game win streak
POSTGAME AUDIO WITH JAYLON HALL WHO HAD 19 POINTS 82 Milwaukee 7-10,6-9 Horizon 92 Wright St. 17-4,15-3 Horizon For the second night in a row, the Wright State men’s basketball team used its offense to pull away with a win, taking down visiting Milwaukee 92-82 on Saturday in […]
Milwaukee Panthers have strong 2nd half second night in a row but falls to hot Wright State, 92-82
February 13, 2021 DAYTON, Ohio – Wright State used a big first-half scoring run to jump ahead of the Milwaukee men’s basketball team, holding off a second-half charge before claiming the 92-82 victory Saturday at the Nutter Center. Back-and-forth from the opening tip, the Panthers (7-10, 6-9 […]