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@DaytonMBB Returns Home To Host VCU












DAYTON RETURNS HOME TO HOST VCU
  • In a match up of the two most successful Atlantic 10 programs in recent years, the University of Dayton Flyers host the VCU Rams on Friday at 7 p.m. ET.
  • The game will be televised on ESPN2 and is available with live streaming video, audio and stats at DaytonFlyers.com.

SERIES STUFF
  • VCU leads the all-time series 7-4.
  • Last season the two teams split, each winning at home - VCU won 73-68 on Jan. 27, 2017 and Dayton was victorious at UD Arena 79-72 on March 1, 2017.

AWESOME IN THE A-10
  • Since the 2012-13 season, Dayton has the most conference regular season wins with 69.
  • VCU is next with 67, followed by St. Bonaventure (60), Richmond (56), George Washington (55), Saint Joseph's (54) and Saint Louis (53).
  • The Flyers have won the Atlantic 10 regular season title in back-to-back seasons.

#TRENDING
  • Dayton coach Anthony Grant served as VCU's head coach from 2006 to 2009. He led the Rams to a 76-25 (.752) record, three consecutive Colonial Athletic Association Championships and two NCAA tournament appearances.
  • The Flyers have the fifth-toughest strength of schedule in the NCAA.
  • Dayton is 8-0 this year when scoring 71 or more points, 0-8 when scoring 70 or fewer.
  • Josh Cunningham, a two-time Atlantic 10 Player of the Week, leads the Flyers with five double-doubles this season. He is third in the A-10 with 9.3 rebounds per game.
  • Cunningham ranks fifth in the NCAA in field goal percentage (.691) and has reached double figures in points 12 of the last 14 contests.
  • In Dayton's eight wins, Cunningham is averaging 9.5 shots per game. When Dayton loses, he is held to 7.8 field goal attempts per contest.
  • Darrell Davis has scored in double figures in all but two games this season.
  • In A-10 only games, Davis ranks seventh in scoring (18.5 ppg) and 10th overall (17.0 ppg).
  • Davis has made 23 consecutive free throws and leads the Atlantic 10 lead in free throw shooting (1.000, 18 for 18).
  • Jalen Crutcher has a 1.9 assist-to-turnover ratio (27 A, 14 TO) in his last eight games.
  • Trey Landers has scored in double figures in four of his last seven games. He is averaging 9.3 points during that stretch.
  • In Dayton's eight victories, Kostas Antetokounmpo is shooting .739 from the field (17 of 23).
  • Dayton is one of 19 schools to have made the last four NCAA Tournaments.

UP NEXT
  • Dayton faces the Saint Joseph's Hawks in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 6:30 p.m. ET.
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Players Mentioned

Kostas  Antetokounmpo

#13 Kostas Antetokounmpo

F
6' 10"
Redshirt Freshman
Josh  Cunningham

#0 Josh Cunningham

F
6' 7"
Redshirt Junior
Darrell Davis

#1 Darrell Davis

G
6' 5"
Senior
Trey Landers

#3 Trey Landers

G
6' 5"
Sophomore
Jalen Crutcher

#10 Jalen Crutcher

G
6' 1"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Kostas  Antetokounmpo

#13 Kostas Antetokounmpo

6' 10"
Redshirt Freshman
F
Josh  Cunningham

#0 Josh Cunningham

6' 7"
Redshirt Junior
F
Darrell Davis

#1 Darrell Davis

6' 5"
Senior
G
Trey Landers

#3 Trey Landers

6' 5"
Sophomore
G
Jalen Crutcher

#10 Jalen Crutcher

6' 1"
Freshman
G