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Wichita, Kansas, was selected to host six opening-round games in 2027 and 2028 alongside Dayton as part of the NCAA’s 76-team expansion; the events will be at InTrust Bank Arena, highlighting Wichita’s central location and strong fan base, with Dayton continuing its long-running role hosting opening rounds. The expansion also brings scheduling changes and metric recalibrations for bid decisions.
Breeze Airways will expand to Dayton with four new nonstops from Dayton International Airport—Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Raleigh-Durham, and a Sarasota flight via Raleigh-Durham—with one-way fares under $70; bookings are open now and service begins in October/November, marking the airport’s largest expansion in about 25 years and expected to boost foot traffic and connectivity.
Ohio Congressman Mike Turner and the Downtown Dayton Security Working Group will hold a press conference to discuss safety concerns in downtown Dayton, including recommendations for improved security, social services, and intergovernmental coordination, amid community safety concerns and plans for a temporary police substation to enhance law enforcement presence.
A Dayton man, Charles Burgess, was arrested in New York City for allegedly throwing a sex toy at a WNBA game, hitting a 12-year-old girl. He pleaded not guilty and plans to contest the charges, with surveillance footage reportedly showing him pulling the object from his pants and throwing it, though his lawyer claims no one was hit. The incident is part of a series of similar disruptions at WNBA games this month, with league officials warning of bans and legal action against such behavior.
UNC's men's basketball team, led by RJ Davis and Seth Trimble, staged a dramatic 21-point second-half comeback to defeat Dayton 92-90 in the Maui Invitational. Davis scored a season-high 30 points, while Trimble added career highs of 27 points and 10 rebounds. The victory ties the second-largest comeback in Tar Heel history and advances UNC to face Auburn in the semifinals. The Tar Heels improved to 4-1 this season, while Dayton fell to 5-1.
Warm and dry afternoons in Dayton have caused a significant rise in pollen counts, particularly from trees and grasses, leading to heightened allergy symptoms. Rain is expected to provide temporary relief, but pollen levels are likely to remain high as plants continue to bloom.
Arizona defeats Dayton 78-68 to advance to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA tournament, moving closer to a potential home-state Final Four. Despite Dayton's comeback attempts, Arizona's strong performance, led by Caleb Love's 19 points, secured the victory. Arizona will face either Baylor or Clemson in the next round.
In a stunning comeback, seventh-seeded Dayton rallied from a 17-point deficit to defeat tenth-seeded Nevada 63-60 in the NCAA tournament, marking the largest comeback in the tournament since 2018. Dayton's 24-4 run in the final minutes secured their victory, and they will now face second-seeded Arizona in the second round. Despite trailing for most of the game, Dayton's poise and belief in each other propelled them to the historic win, while Nevada's offensive struggles and defensive lapses contributed to their first-round exit.
The University of Dayton's stunning comeback win against Nevada in the NCAA Tournament has sparked a wave of reactions on social media, with fans and sports personalities expressing disbelief and excitement over the Flyers' remarkable victory, setting the stage for a showdown with second-seeded Arizona.
No. 7 Dayton staged a remarkable comeback, erasing a 17-point deficit to defeat No. 10 Nevada 63-60 in the NCAA Tournament. Dayton's 17-0 run in the second half propelled them to victory, marking their first tournament win since 2015. Despite Nevada's early lead, Dayton's strong defensive pressure and accurate shooting secured the win. Dayton will face No. 2 Arizona in the Round of 32, while Nevada has now lost three consecutive NCAA tournament games.
Nevada and Dayton face off in the NCAA Tournament, with Nevada Sports Net's Chris Murray providing three keys to victory for Nevada and predicting a 73-69 win for the Wolf Pack. The keys include winning the free throw game, limiting Dayton's three-point shooting, and utilizing big man Nick Davidson. Murray emphasizes the importance of a strong start for Nevada and believes their depth and defensive capabilities will lead them to victory.
Dayton's loss to VCU has caused them to drop to No. 13 in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 college basketball rankings, and they are now one game back of Richmond in the A-10 standings. Despite this setback, they are still favored in their remaining A-10 games and are projected to win the outright league championship by KenPom.com.
The St. Bonaventure Bonnies will face the Dayton Flyers in a basketball game, with both teams coming off recent wins. St. Bonaventure relies on strong defense and offensive rebounding, while Dayton's offense is more well-rounded and efficient. The prediction favors Dayton to win by 7.5 points, with an expected low-scoring game likely to stay under 134.5 total points.
DePaul has fired head coach Tony Stubblefield, marking the sixth high-major coaching change this season, and is on the verge of a historic NCAA Tournament drought. The school is considering potential replacements, including coaches like Amir Abdur-Rahim, Darian DeVries, Bryce Drew, Josh Schertz, and Takayo Siddle. Meanwhile, Dayton is having a strong season under coach Anthony Grant, and Samford is experiencing a remarkable winning streak under coach Bucky McMillan.
Two individuals, including a police officer, have been hospitalized following a pursuit and shooting on US-35 in Dayton. The incident began with a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian at Voyager Village trailer park, leading to the suspect pointing a weapon at officers before fleeing. The pursuit ended with the suspect hitting a police cruiser and a sheriff deputy's vehicle, and shots were fired by police. The condition of the suspect is unknown, while the injured officer is expected to survive. Multiple crime scenes are being investigated, and US-35 remains closed between Infirmary Road and Abbey Avenue.