Nov. 23, 2008

Final Stats

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DAYTON, OHIO -

FLYERS (3-0) WIN AGAIN AT HOME - BEAT B-CU 78-38 ON SUNDAY

The Dayton Flyers upped their record to 3-0 wih a convincing 78-38 win Sunday afternoon over Bethune-Cookman University (1-2) at UD Arena before 12,687 red-clad fans.  Dayton led from the out-set 7-0, and led at halftime 38-19 limiting B-CU to only six points in the paint for the ball game. 

The B-CU Wildcats were led by freshman point guard C.J. Reed with 19 points, hitting 3-5 three-pointers and 6-12 overall field goals in the game. Reed also had 4 assists and was handling the ball all game long as the aggressive Dayton defense (held B-CU to 24% shooting, 12-50 in the game and forced 21 turnovers. 

"We knew they would be a very good team," said B-CU Coach Clifford Reed Jr. "They play aggressive defensively all over the court and it is tough to simulate that intensity and speed in practice. They are deciples of Michigan State's program (Dayton Coach Gregory was a former Spartan assitant coach) and they played well. With our young team (10 new players) - we will continue to improve and get better."

The 'Cats are at Auburn University of the SEC on Tuesday, 7 pm start and catch all the B-CU men's basketball action on the internet www.wele1380.com  with the "Voice of the Wildcats" - Mike Johnson.