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Key has 14, Dayton takes down Saint Francis (Pa.) 87-57

Nov. 04, 2024 22:41 PM EST

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Zed Key scored 14 points to help Dayton defeat Saint Francis (Pa.) 87-57 on Monday night in a season opener. Key added six rebounds and three blocks for the Flyers. Enoch Cheeks scored 13 points and added 10 rebounds. Javon Bennett shot 5 for 12, including 3 for...

Dayton hosts Saint Francis (PA) to open season

Nov. 04, 2024 03:49 AM EST

Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash at Dayton Flyers Dayton, Ohio; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Flyers -25.5; over/under is 136.5 BOTTOM LINE: Dayton hosts Saint Francis (PA) in the season opener. Dayton finished 25-8 overall with a...

Dayton hosts Saint Francis (PA) in season opener

Nov. 03, 2024 02:52 AM EST

Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash at Dayton Flyers Dayton, Ohio; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Dayton hosts Saint Francis (PA) for the season opener. Dayton finished 25-8 overall last season while going 15-0 at home. The Flyers averaged 12.1 points off of...

Man dies after being shot by officers at Ohio home during domestic call

Oct. 19, 2024 17:26 PM EDT

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Police officers shot and killed a man who they said displayed a weapon following a domestic dispute at an Ohio home, authorities said. Officers were sent to a Dayton home shortly after 8:30 a.m. Saturday after a woman called police and said a man had threatened...

Gideon Lampron blocks 2 field goals as Dayton holds off Davidson 16-14

Oct. 12, 2024 15:20 PM EDT

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Mason Hackett rushed for 218 yards on 22 carries, Gideon Lampron blocked two field goals and Dayton held off Davidson 16-14 on Saturday. Davidson's final two drives each lasted 12-plus plays, but both ended in missed field goals by Adam Zouagui — the last from...

Dave Hobson, Ohio congressman who backed D-Day museum, has died at 87

Oct. 07, 2024 14:34 PM EDT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. David Hobson, whose 18 years in Congress included successful efforts to improve military housing and boost federal funding for defense research at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, died Sunday. He was 87. Hobson died at Miami Valley Hospital in...

VanVleet throws for 5 TDs as Dayton rolls to 47-14 win over Marist in Pioneer opener

Sep. 28, 2024 16:06 PM EDT

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (AP) — Drew VanVleet threw for 323 yards and five touchdowns to lead Dayton to a 47-14 win over Marist on Saturday in the Pioneer League opener for both teams. Jake Coleman had five catches for a career-high 114 yards and two touchdowns and Mason Hackett ran for...

VanVleet throws 2 TD passes, Hackett runs for 2, Dayton tops Ave Maria 49-7

Sep. 21, 2024 15:35 PM EDT

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Drew VanVleet threw for two touchdowns and Mason Hackett ran for two as Dayton overwhelmed Ave Maria 49-7 on Saturday. The NAIA-level Gyrenes went 72 yards in eight plays after stopping the Flyers (2-1) on a three-and-out on the opening drive. Logan Howard found...

Jimmy Carter receives Holbrooke award from Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation

Sep. 19, 2024 05:04 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Less than two weeks before his 100th birthday, former President Jimmy Carter is receiving a lifetime achievement award from the Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation, which has set aside its longstanding rule that the winner accept the honor in person. The...

Defensive scores by Valdes, Ollendieck spark Indiana State's 24-13 win over Dayton

Sep. 14, 2024 22:15 PM EDT

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Jorge Valdes and Garret Ollendieck scored defensive touchdowns, Indiana State held Dayton scoreless into the fourth quarter and the Sycamores defeated the Flyers 24-13 on Saturday night. Indiana State had one first down and 18 total yards in the first half...