Dayton Flyers

KINGSTON, R.I. - The University of Dayton Flyers were thwarted in their bid for their second consecutive Atlantic 10 tournament title, falling to the No.2-seeded Saint Louis Billikens 2-0 at the URI Soccer Complex on Sunday.

Despite outshooting the Billikens, the Flyers were limited on their quality of shots, registering two on net against Saint Louis goalkeeper Ross Kaufman.

Dayton goalkeeper Tyler Picard made five saves in the contest.

"I thought Saint Louis deserved the match. However, I was proud of how our boys fought these last 16 games going 14-2," head coach Dennis Currier said. "I was proud of the response from the seniors. They battled until the end, but it just wasn't our day."

Saint Louis opened the scoring in the 58th minute cashing in on a rebound in front of Picard's net.

Scott Wisniewski's crossing pass connected with Saint Louis' top-scorer Mike Roach for the insurance tally over Dayton.

"We'll watch the selection show on Monday; and, hopefully, we have done enough to earn a bid," Currier said.

The Flyers await their NCAA Tournament fate during tomorrow's Division I Men's Soccer Selection Show on ESPN News at approximately 5:30 p.m. ET. For the latest on the Flyers visit www.DaytonFlyers.com.

2009 Atlantic 10 Men's Soccer All-Championship Team
Mike Roach (Saint Louis); Josh Aranda (Saint Louis); Tim Ream (Saint Louis); Randy Dennis (Dayton); Ben Murray (Dayton); Jeff Popella (Dayton); Chris Pennock (Rhode Island); Gary Crooks (Rhode Island); Brett Allen (St. Bonaventure); Sam Maheu (St. Bonaventure); Evan James (Charlotte).