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Reviewing the Dayton road loss
Dayton hounded Saint Louis into a mediocre shooting performance of 40 percent from the field, which is the fourth-lowest showing for a UD foe this season.
That’s why coach Archie Miller had such a positive attitude after the 58-50 setback tonight. The Flyers competed, and they guarded with pride.
That’s been a long time coming.
The previous three foes shot 51.7, 52.6 and 52.7 from the field. That will get you beat most nights. The Flyers held Xavier to 46.4-percent shooting, but the two foes before that also cracked the 50.0 barrier.
The Billikens aren’t the most potent offensive team in the league, but they’re certainly efficient enough to cause problems. You don’t get to 18-5 without playing decent O.
If the Flyers keep up that level of intensity, they’re good enough to get back on the winning track. Not that they don’t still have some issues.
The shooting guard spot has become an absolute puzzler. Senior Paul Williams, who has been a solid Atlantic 10 player throughout his career, wasn’t able to shake his funk against the Billikens. He went 1-for-8 from the field. In his last four games, all losses, he’s 3-for-31. In that same stretch, he’s 20-of-21 from the foul line. Go figure.
Maybe some keen observers can detect that opponents are defending him differently. It seems to me, though, he’s getting pretty much the same looks on offense he’s always gotten.
Back-up Josh Parker’s production also has taken a severe dip. He’s 5-for-23 from the floor during the losing streak.
So, kudos to the Flyers for playing much tougher defense, which is promising. But without more output from the 2 spot, UD’s struggles could continue.
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By mott
February 5, 2012 12:17 AM | Link to this
Paul/Josh are streaky shooting guys and being in a funk screws with their confidence making it tough to get out. In a game if we get a more normal 14 points from the guard spot, we win, in the funk, we lose. — Good luck guys, work it out.
By Dismal
February 5, 2012 2:48 AM | Link to this
Looking forward to the end of basketball season. New team support for next year is on my agenda. This is as depressing as dismal Dayton.
By DESPERATE IN DAYTON
February 5, 2012 6:03 AM | Link to this
UD sure plays the fools egos. Raking in dollars for a miserable team. What gives?
By DESPERATE IN DAYTON
February 5, 2012 6:04 AM | Link to this
UD sure plays the fools egos. Raking in dollars for a miserable team. What gives?
By Down, Down, Down
February 5, 2012 10:33 AM | Link to this
So, The Dayton Phil, Opera and Ballet are merging, huh? We all know what that means: JOB CUTS! 覧覧覧覧覧覧———————————————-Dayton continues to implode, the downward spiral getting tighter and steeper. The Arts in Dayton are in full collapse.
By sec 312
February 5, 2012 10:48 AM | Link to this
Josh does not shoot well when KD is out, and that’s been the case lately. PW started out on the wrong foor this year when he did not start. Its now a mental problem, hope he can man up. Vd I would not mind a NIT invite right now because its not lookn good. PS please AM use your time outs!
By FaithfulFlyer65
February 5, 2012 10:59 AM | Link to this
They lost, but they played hard, and gave it their all. They just weren’t good enough. Most teams lose when they play at St. Louis so it is not a surprise. I thought the officiating was terrible. MK was called for 2 fouls, one of which was a phantom foul and the other which should have gone the other way. With PW and JP both going into a shooting slump at the same time things are pretty tough. AG also seems to be having a tough time lately. That doesn’t leave many players left to get the job done. I feel for you Flyers, hang in there.
By null
February 5, 2012 11:31 AM | Link to this
hey down down down.get a life moron???????
By Bubba
February 5, 2012 11:57 AM | Link to this
I agree that an NIT bid at this point would be a stretch. MK doesn’t always need to shoot when he gets the ball down low. Sometimes it’s better to pass it back out to someone for an open shot.
By null
February 6, 2012 12:00 AM | Link to this
hey dayton.my 44 magnum.will take care of you.and i have a fist that will knock your teeth out.you sob.name the place boy? AND I WILL FIGHT YOU AND WIN CAUSE YOU ARE A POOR POOR LITTLE MAN.THAT HIDES BEHIND A COMPUTER.I DON’T.I HAVE THE GUTS TO FIGHT YOU.NAME IT AND THE PLACE AND TIME……..
By Bad Boy
February 6, 2012 11:50 AM | Link to this
Hey Null, the best way to handle those comments is to ignore them. If you start getting into verbal wars, we are going to loose our place to blog again just like it had happened previously.
By OSU Joe
February 6, 2012 10:21 PM | Link to this
Two words: Jared Sullinger
By OSU valedictorian
February 7, 2012 10:59 AM | Link to this
Three words: Jared Sullenger sucks! Haha!
By OSU valedictorian
February 7, 2012 11:03 AM | Link to this
Four words: Jared Sullinger really sucks!
By null
February 7, 2012 12:42 PM | Link to this
hey osu joe.who is jared sullinger?name dosn’t come to mind.
By Bobby G
February 7, 2012 10:01 PM | Link to this
Joe, you’re back! I guess the dumpster must be out of Twinkies and soiled tampons for you to suck on. But we sure did miss you, loser. Hey, is it true that Sullinger got you to service his junk on road trips? That’s what I heard anyway. On the Flyer’s latest slump, I see them pulling things together by tourney time, and we’ll get to the semi’s at least. I think an NIT would be an amazing achievement under the circumstances of a depleted roster and a rookie coach. Rock on Flyers!