Dayton Flyers

FEB. 25, 2021 II vs. CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS II NATIONWIDE 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:  105.7 FM           Bob McElligott (play-by-play), Dylan Tyrer (host) TONIGHT’S MATCHUP COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS Record: 8-7-5, 21 pts. (5th, Discover Central Division) Goals:  2.95 Goals-For/3.40 Goals-Against… Shots:  28.9 Shots-For/32.4 Shots-Against Power Play:  20.0 percent (17th-T, NHL)… Penalty Kill:  71.7…

La Salle and Fordham are other bad losses in an up and down season Flyers Fall To 12-8 and 8-7 In The Atlantic 10 PHILADELPHIA – The University of Dayton men’s basketball team lost in a high-scoring affair on Hawk Hill, dropping a 97-84 decision at Saint Joseph’s. Dayton had five players in double figures, including…

2/24/2021 One Female And One Male Student-Athlete Will Be Recognized Weekly DAYTON – Men’s basketball freshman Zimi Nwokeji and women’s tennis sophomore Erica Wojcikiewicz have been named the Ohio’s College Advantage Student-Athletes of the Week for games played during the week of Feb. 15-21. A forward out of Quincy, Fla., Nwokeji averaged 18.0 points and 7.5 rebounds, and shot .857 (12-14) from…

2IBIWATSONG • R-Sr. • 6-5 • 195Pickerington, Ohio2020-21: 15.8 ppg, 3.9 rpg, .430 3-pt.%• Averages 17.5 points (49% 3-pt.) in UD’s win this season• Had 18 points (12 in the second half) in the win at Saint Louis• Played in all 31 games with one start last season, averaging 10.1 ppg.• Scored 30 (8-12 FG,…

2/22/2021 Redshirt Freshman Center Will Rehab For 3-4 Months DAYTON – The University of Dayton has announced that redshirt freshman center Moulaye Sissoko had a successful surgery Monday on his left knee. He will begin the rehabilitation process immediately and is expected to miss the next 3 to 4 months. Sissoko had played in 14 games this season,…

DAYTON – The University of Dayton Flyers will close out the regular season with a pair of road games, beginning Wednesday at Saint Joseph’s.  Game time is 6 p.m. ET.   Dayton is 12-7, and 8-6 in the Atlantic 10 after Friday’s 76-53 Senior Day win over Saint Louis.  UD’s five seniors accounted for 50 of…

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – The Atlantic 10 Conference has announced that the men’s basketball game in Olean, New York between the University of Dayton and St. Bonaventure University has a date change. The game, which is the final regular season game for both teams, will now be played on Monday, March 1.  It was originally scheduled…

Feb. 24, 2021 DAYTON– University of Dayton’s Doug Hauschild has been named the recipient of the 2021 Lester Jordan Award. This award is presented to an individual for exemplary service to the CoSIDA Academic All-America® Program and to the promotion of the ideals of being a student-athlete. The recognition is part of the CollegeSports Information Directors of America…

FRIDAY NIGHT WAS SENIOR NIGHT AT UD ARENA. FLYERS ALWAYS PLAY A GOOD TEAM OVER THE YEARS. AND THIS YEAR, THEY PLAYED THE ST. LOUIS BILLIKENS, THE BEST TEAM IN THE A-10 THIS YEAR. FLYERS BLEW THEM OUT 76-53. THAT IS 10 STRAIGHT WINS ON SENIOR NIGHT FOR UD. KEY TO FRIDAY’S WIN WAS THE BILLIKEN…

Dayton improves to 12-7 overall and 8-6 in the Atlantic 10. Saint Louis saw its four-game winning streak snapped, falling to 11-4 over and 4-3 in A-10 play. Dayton shot 64% from the field in the first half, the best percentage from the Flyers in the opening half this year. Jalen Crutcher’s six assists give him…

 2/19/2021 Flyer Seniors Combine For 50 Points DAYTON – The University of Dayton men’s basketball team defeated the Saint Louis Billikens 76-53 Friday at UD Arena. The Flyers picked up their first win since Feb. 5 On senior night, senior Jalen Crutcher led the Flyers with 19 points. Senior Ibi Watson added 14 points while freshman Mustapha Amzil added 10. Dayton improves…

DAYTON – The University of Dayton Flyers will return to Blackburn Court on Friday, when the Flyers host Saint Louis.  Game time is 7 p.m. ET.   It will be UD’s Senior Night.  Student-athletes Rodney Chatman, Jalen Crutcher, Camron Greer, Jordy Tshimanga and Ibi Watson will be honored in pre-game ceremonies, as will team managers Marin Reis, Alex Roberts and Matt Weckesser. Dayton…

POSITION Guard HEIGHT 6-5 CLASS Redshirt Senior HOMETOWN Pickerington, Ohio HIGHSCHOOL Pickerington Central 2019-20 (Redshirt Junior)• Played in all 31 games (one start), and averaged 10.1 points a game• The one start was against Grambling when Jalen Crutcher was out, and Watson erupted for 30 points (8-12 FG, 4-5 3-pt., 10-10 FT) and was named A-10 Player of the Week• Shot…

The University of Dayton Flyers will return to Blackburn Court on Friday, when the Flyers host Saint Louis. Game time is 7 p.m. ET. It will be UD’s Senior Night. Student-athletes Rodney Chatman, Jalen Crutcher, Camron Greer, Jordy Tshimanga and Ibi Watson will be honored in pre-game ceremonies, as will managers Marin Reis, Alex Roberts…

University of Dayton Coach Anthony Grant enters his fourth season at the helm of his alma mater’s men’s basketball program riding the wave of the most heralded season in school history. The University announced Anthony Grant as the 20th head coach in Flyer Basketball history on March 30, 2017. The 20th coach in Dayton’s history,…

Zimi Nwokeji’s 29 Points Are The Second-Most-Ever In A Game By A UD Freshmen KINGSTON, R. I. – The University of Dayton Flyers fell in double overtime at Rhode Island, losing 91-89 to the Rams. The Flyers squandered a near-record-setting performance by redshirt Zimi Nwokeji.  Nwokeji’s career-high 29 points were one short of the Flyer freshmen…

DAYTON – The University of Dayton Flyers will return to action on Tuesday, when the Flyers travel to Rhode Island.  Game time is 7 p.m. ET.   It will be UD’s third consecutive game against a team it already played earlier this season.  Dayton is 11-6, and 7-5 in the Atlantic 10 after Friday’s 76-67 loss to…

• 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 highest-ranked highschool recruit (36th) to ever sign withthe Flyers.• Last…

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 Tournament games hosted.• That is 43 more than the original…

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 the line at Fordham• Missed six weeks of 2019-20 fall…