PREMIUM
Cincinnati vs Dayton
(NCAAB) Bearcats (CIN) vs. Flyers (DAY),
Point Spread: 3.00 | -110.00 Flyers (DAY) (Home)
Result: Loss
Point Spread: 3.00 | -110.00 Flyers (DAY) (Home)
Result: Loss
Doubt this short ride to Cincinnati--less than 50 miles away--should not bother Dayton, which has already proved "roadability" with its performance in Maui during Thanksgiving week. Dayton hasn't lost since taking top ten Iowa State to the wire in Lahaina, greatly impressing with its very seasoned roster including some key veteran transfers in PF Zed Key (via Ohio State) and PG Posh Alexander (via Butler & St John's). The Flyers might have been caught looking ahead to this regional showdown when barely escaping a UNLV upset bid on Tuesday, but it's the same Dayton that has already beaten UConn and Marquette, and shoots 50% from the floor. Cincy in revenge mode tonight after the 82-68 loss to the Flyers last December, but Dayton's experience, depth and versatility makes it a compelling underdog. Note this one a "neutral site" game played in downtown Cincy at Heritage bank Center (nee US Bank Arena), where these teams also faced off last season, and not at the Bearcats' Fifth Third Arena. Play Dayton (at Heritage Bank Center)