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NO. 22 DAYTON HEADS BACK ON THE ROAD TO FACE DAVIDSON

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NO. 22 DAYTON HEADS BACK ON THE ROAD TO FACE DAVIDSON ON TUESDAY
• The No. 22 University of Dayton Flyers go for their ninth straight victory, but face a tough test against the Davidson Wildcats on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET.
• The game will be televised on CBS Sports Network, carried by WHIO Radio and is available with live stats and streaming audio at DaytonFlyers.com.

Note: Due to CBS Sports Network's broadcast rights, there will be NO live video streaming available at www.DaytonFlyers.com.

ABOUT DAVIDSON
• The Davidson Wildcats enter the game 12-4 overall and 3-2 in the Atlantic 10.
• Davidson, a Top 50 RPI program, showcases the top scoring offense in the A-10 (82.4 points per game).
• Leading the way is the duo of Tyler Kalinoksi (16.4 ppg, 6th in A-10) and Jack Gibbs (15.8 ppg, 9th in A-10).

SERIES STUFF
• Davidson leads the all-time series 3-0.
• The Wildcats last played Dayton on Feb. 24, 1973 at UD Arena and won 84-67.

NATIONAL ACCLAIM
• For the first time this season, the Dayton Flyers are nationally-ranked. UD came in at No. 22 in both the Associated Press and the USA Today Coaches Poll.
•  This is the first regular season ranking for the Flyers since Dec. 7, 2013.

SMALL BALL SUCCESS
• During Dayton's eight-game winning streak, UD is averaging 73.5 points and 15.9 assists.
• Dayton is also shooting a blistering .509 from the floor during that span.
• Four Flyers are scoring in double figures during the streak: Jordan Sibert (16.8 ppg), Dyshawn Pierre (14.5 ppg), Kendall Pollard (11.6 ppg) and Scoochie Smith (10.9 ppg).
• With no one over 6-6, UD is being out-rebounded 33.0 to 31.4.

LIVE AT FIVE
• The Flyers are 13-0 this season when leading with five minutes left in regulation.
• UD is out-scoring opponents 10.5 to 8.9 and during that time period.
• The team is shooting 73 percent at the free throw line in the last five minutes.

AWESOME IN THE ATLANTIC 10
• Dayton is 28-5 since Feb. 1, 2014.
• Dating back to last season, the Flyers have won 15 of their last 16 A-10 regular season games.
• Dayton posts the conference's best winning percentage (.882) this season.

COUNT IT IN CONFERENCE
• In Atlantic 10 games only, the Flyers lead the league scoring defense (53.8).
• UD also leads the conference in assists (16.2) field goal percentage (.529), field goal defense (.369), 3-point field goal shooting (.410) and 3-point field goal defense (.271).
• Dayton is looking for its first 6-0 start in league play since 2003-04.

UP NEXT
• Dayton returns home to face Richmond on Saturday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. ET
 
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Players Mentioned

Dyshawn  Pierre

#21 Dyshawn Pierre

F
6' 6"
Junior
Kendall  Pollard

#25 Kendall Pollard

F
6' 6"
Sophomore
Jordan  Sibert

#24 Jordan Sibert

G
6' 4"
Redshirt Senior
Scoochie  Smith

#11 Scoochie Smith

G
6' 2"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Dyshawn  Pierre

#21 Dyshawn Pierre

6' 6"
Junior
F
Kendall  Pollard

#25 Kendall Pollard

6' 6"
Sophomore
F
Jordan  Sibert

#24 Jordan Sibert

6' 4"
Redshirt Senior
G
Scoochie  Smith

#11 Scoochie Smith

6' 2"
Sophomore
G