Dayton Flyers

By Stretch Jenkinson 1/23/2024   Junior Forward One Of Five Standouts Recognized For Games Thru Jan. 21   FULL USBWA RELEASE https://www.sportswriters.net/usbwa/news/2024/01/23/houstons-shead-purdues-edey-headline-oscar-robertson-national-players-of-the-week   INDIANAPOLIS– The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has named University of Dayton forward DaRon Holmes II as one of five Oscar Robertson National Players of the Week for games of the week ending Sunday, Jan. 21.…

By Stretch Jenkinson 1/22/2024   Junior Forward Recognized For The Third Time This Month   WASHINGTON, D.C. – University of Dayton forward DaRon Holmes II has been named the Atlantic 10 Player of the Week for his performances in two Flyer wins last week. Holmes was honored for the second consecutive week and the third time this month.…

By Chris Garvin 1 23 2024   GAME NOTES https://daytonflyers.com/documents/2024/1/21/La_Salle_Game.pdf   DAYTON — The  University of Dayton men’s basketball team, ranked 16th in the AP poll and 17th in the Coaches poll, travels to Philadelphia on Tuesday to play La Salle.  Game time is 6:30 p.m. ET. The game will be carried by WHIO Radio, and…

By Chris Garvin   FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Donald Donoher (born January 21, 1932) is an American retired college basketball coach and athletics administrator. He served as the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Dayton from 1964 to 1989, compiling a record of 437–275. His Dayton Flyers were champions of the 1968 National Invitation Tournament and runners-up at the 1967 NCAA University Division basketball tournament.…

By Stretch Jenkinson   DaRon Holmes II, Kobe Elvis Postgame Press Conference 1 16 2024 UD 70 St. Louis 65.mp3 DAYTON  – The University of Dayton men’s basketball team won its 11th straight game and improved to 4-0 in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tuesday night with a 70-65 win against rival Saint Louis. DaRon Holmes II led…

By Stretch Jenkinson 1 19 2024   GAME NOTES FOR RHODE ISLAND https://daytonflyers.com/documents/2024/1/18/URI_Game.pdf   DAYTON — The  University of Dayton men’s basketball team, ranked 21st in the AP poll and 23rd in the Coaches poll, is home again on Saturday, hosting Rhode island.  Game time is 12:30 p.m. ET. The game will be carried by WHIO…

By Chris Garvin Anthony Grant UD BKB coach Postgame 1 16 2024 UD 70 St. Louis 65.mp3 1/16/2024   BOX SCORE https://daytonflyers.com/documents/2024/1/16/UD_MBB_vs_SLU.PDF   DAYTON  – The University of Dayton men’s basketball team won its 11th straight game and improved to 4-0 in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tuesday night with a 70-65 win against rival Saint Louis.…

By Chris Coopersmith 1 16 2024   GAME NOTES https://daytonflyers.com/documents/2024/1/14/Saint_Louis_Game.pdf   DAYTON — The University of Dayton men’s basketball team, ranked 21st in the AP poll, returns home for two games at UD Arena this week, first on Tuesday vs. Saint Louis.  Game time is 8 p.m. ET. The game will be carried by WHIO Radio,…

By Chris Coopersmith 1/15/2024   Holmes Was Also Named Atlantic 10 Co-Player Of The Week   WASHINGTON, D.C. – University of Dayton forward DaRon Holmes II has been named the National Player of the Week by NCAA March Madness after leading Dayton to its 10th consecutive win at Duquesne on Friday. Holmes was also named the Atlantic 10’s…

By Chris Coopersmith DAYTON — The  University of Dayton men’s basketball team returns home for a pair of games at UD Arena this week, starting on Tuesday against Saint Louis.  Game time is 8 p.m. ET. Dayton, 13-2 overall, improved to 3-0 in the Atlantic 10 and won its 10th straight game Friday at Duquesne 72-62.…

By Stretch Jenkinson 1/12/2024   BOX SCORE https://daytonflyers.com/boxscore.aspx?path=mbball&id=16404   DaRon Holmes II Leads With 33-Point, 12-Rebound Double-Double   PITTSBURGH – The University of Dayton men’s basketball team won its 10th straight game and improved to 3-0 in the Atlantic 10 Conference  Friday night with a 72-62 win at Duquesne. DaRon Holmes led the way with 33…

By Chris Garvin 1 12 2023   GAME NOTES https://daytonflyers.com/documents/2024/1/10/Duquesne_Game.pdf   DAYTON — The  University of Dayton men’s basketball team goes back on the road for ESPN’s first A-10 Friday Night Showcase of the year, when the Flyers play at Duquesne.  Game time is 7 p.m. ET. Friday’s game will be carried by WHIO Radio, televised…

By Marisol Nicholson 1/7/2024   BOX SCORE PDF https://daytonflyers.com/documents/2024/1/7/UDMBBvsUMass01072024.PDF   POSTGAME INTERVIEWS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muWWdScztBk   Javon Bennett Knocks Down Four Clutch Free Throws In Final 26 Seconds To Preserve The Win DAYTON – The University of Dayton men’s basketball team won its Atlantic 10 home opener 64-60 in wire-to-wire fashion against Massachusetts. Daron Holmes II led UD…

By Marisol Nicholson Sunday’s Game Is At 1 P.M. ET & Televised On ESPN2   GAME NOTES AGAINST UMASS https://daytonflyers.com/documents/2024/1/5/Massachusetts_Game.pdf   DAYTON — The  University of Dayton men’s basketball team returns home Sunday to face off with Massachusetts.  Game time is 1 p.m. ET. Sunday’s game will be carried by WHIO Radio, televised on ESPN2 and…

Holmes, Elvis & Santos Combine For 51 Points   DAVIDSON, N.C. – The University of Dayton men’s basketball team jumped out to a 15-point halftime lead and maintained a double-digit advantage in the second half to grab a 72-59 road win at Davidson Wednesday night. It was the Atlantic 10 Conference opener for both teams.  Dayton…

By Marisol Nicholson Holmes Had 27 Points, 10 Rebounds, 4 Assists, 2 Steals & 2 Blocked Shots In Dayton’s Win On Saturday   WASHINGTON, D.C. – University of Dayton forward DaRon Holmes II has been named the Atlantic 10 Conference Player of the Week after his performance UD’s win over Longwood Saturday. Holmes had 27 points (9-123 FG,…

By Marisol Nicholson GAME NOTES FOR DAVIDSON GAME https://daytonflyers.com/documents/2024/1/1/Davidson_Game.pdf   DAYTON — The  University of Dayton men’s basketball team will begin its 28th season in the Atlantic 10 Conference Wednesday when the Flyers visit Davidson.  Game time is 7 p.m. ET. Wednesday’s game will be carried by WHIO Radio, televised by the CBS Sports Network and…

By Marisol Nicholson DaRon Holmes II Tallies Double-Double in the Win GAME BOX SCORE https://daytonflyers.com/documents/2023/12/30/UDMBBvsLongwood_12-30-23.PDF   DAYTON – The University of Dayton Flyers came out victorious against Longwood at home on Saturday 78-69. The Flyers grab their 10th win of the season, their sixth at home. DaRon Holmes II led the way for the Flyers recording a…

By Chris Garvin   GAME NOTES https://daytonflyers.com/documents/2023/12/27/Longwood_Game.pdf   DAYTON — The  University of Dayton men’s basketball team will finish the non-conference portion of the 2023-24 schedule on Saturday at home against Longwood.  Game time is 2 p.m. ET. Saturday’s game will be carried by WHIO Radio, televised locally by Spectrum News 1, and streamed on ESPN+.…

By Chris Garvin 12/20/2023   BOX SCORE https://daytonflyers.com/documents/2023/12/20/DAYvOAK.PDF   DAYTON – The University of Dayton Flyers won in convincing fashion at home against Oakland on Wednesday night, 91-67. The Flyers improve to 9-2 on the season and remain undefeated at home in five games this season. Javon Bennett and Koby Brea led the way for the Flyers with strong…