7:00 PM ET, March 4, 2010
Robins Center
Richmond, VA
Where We Stand
Every time the Flyers essentially play themselves out of an at-large bid, the stars re-align giving them new hope. As it stands right now, according to ESPN Bracktologist Joe Lunardi, UD is team #66 effectively making them the first team out. As hard as that is to believe for many, it’s important to understand Lunardi’s logic. He is assuming that conference leaders (i.e. Cal) will win their conference tournament. Since that is rarely the case, and upsets occur in conference tournaments every year, there are likely fewer at-large bids than as Lunardi is projecting which leaves Dayton in an even more precarious position.
Which brings us to tonight’s game in Richmond. Right now, the Flyers best road win is the 75-58 win over St. Bonaventure not counting Georgia Tech win since it was on a neutral court. The Spiders (22-7, 11-3) provide Dayton a great opportunity to pick up a showcase road victory leading into Senior Night on Saturday against St. Louis. Without a victory tonight, UD has no chance of an at-large. But a win tonight and on Saturday, coupled with a strong showing in Atlantic City could be enough to squeeze the Flyers into the NCAA Tournament.
Though it all starts tonight and for all intensive purposes, UD has yet to show up on the road this year.
Will that change tonight?
