By Dan

April 1, 2010 9:16 PM | Link to this

Congratulations Flyers. Very proud of the effort you made in this tournament. I had high hopes for the NCAA but it looks like lessons were learned. Playing hard and playing smart every night pays off. Looking forward to next year.

By old flyer

April 1, 2010 9:18 PM | Link to this

CONGRATULATIONS UD! You showed a great deal of heart and showed what a team you are. You finished the year strong and made us proud. God bless!

By RC

April 1, 2010 9:19 PM | Link to this

Excellent job, guys! Say what you will - we’re gonna miss those Seniors next year. Go UD!

By Guy

April 1, 2010 9:19 PM | Link to this

Way to go flyers! CJ the mvp 32 pts in 2 gms in ny. Cherish it you guys deserve it!!!! What a game! Party time for flyer nation

By painfultruth

April 1, 2010 9:20 PM | Link to this

Minor league Champs. Just can’t make the NCAA, can they???

By Duane

April 1, 2010 9:22 PM | Link to this

BEST OF THE REST!

By Tom

April 1, 2010 9:22 PM | Link to this

Way to go champs, beating Big East, Big Ten, SEC, and ACC

By Jeff F

April 1, 2010 9:23 PM | Link to this

Great season…we will miss all the seniors…hope BG & CW stick around. Boo Who, even though you jumped ship, the flyer faithful will throw you a life line and you’re welcome back on the boat…I agree Boo Who…enjoy the NIT Championship!!!!!

By Tom

April 1, 2010 9:23 PM | Link to this

Way to go champs, beating Big East, Big Ten, SEC, and ACC

By Karl

April 1, 2010 9:23 PM | Link to this

Been folowing the Flyers for 53 years. Great job in NYC

By Charles Webster

April 1, 2010 9:23 PM | Link to this

Way to go Flyers. From an Alumni in South West Florida

By Tom

April 1, 2010 9:25 PM | Link to this

Way to go champs, beating the Big East, Big Ten, SEC, and ACC

By Harry the Horse

April 1, 2010 9:26 PM | Link to this

REDEMPTION!!!! Thank you Coach Gregory!! Thank you Flyers you made us so proud of you!! UD History and Tradition continues!!

By amy katz

April 1, 2010 9:26 PM | Link to this

All Fans can be proud of the Flyers and can laugh at the poor souls with no life who have to come here to put down the team HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

By Dee

April 1, 2010 9:27 PM | Link to this

I always believed in you guys! I knew you could do it! Congrats!

By Greg C

April 1, 2010 9:27 PM | Link to this

Congratulations Flyers! Great way to finish the season! Let’s build on this for next season. Great Job Coach Greagory

By Anthony Head

April 1, 2010 9:28 PM | Link to this

CONGRATS UD!! Way to go! We’re doing SOMETHING right in Dayton, 2 State Championships and a NATIONAL TITLE in two weeks! Not many “dying towns” can say that!!

By Dave

April 1, 2010 9:29 PM | Link to this

Very proud of our guys. An achievement well-deserved. Can’t wait for next season.

By Ken Carolus

April 1, 2010 9:29 PM | Link to this

Congratulations Flyers! Way to go!

By flyer fan

April 1, 2010 9:29 PM | Link to this

Congratulations! We are proud, we will miss our seniors and it was just great to see you all so happy after the game. Go Flyers! And a special note to London and Kurt - You were great on defense tonite and made it happen

By The Duke

April 1, 2010 9:30 PM | Link to this

For the second game in a row, they refused to wilt when the opposition made a late run. What a way for the seniors to go out. Thanks Huelsman, Lohrey, Warren and the others for gutting it out to the end.

By CYA LATER

April 1, 2010 9:31 PM | Link to this

Cya Gregory and Huelsman, we’re better without you both. But hey thanks for ending the season with some wins, that was fun.

By mr wonderful

April 1, 2010 9:31 PM | Link to this

WHAT a game…Way to go Flyers!! Congratulations BG and all the players! U rock!

By Mr Wonderful

April 1, 2010 9:31 PM | Link to this

WHAT a game…Way to go Flyers!! Congratulations BG and all the players! U rock!

By 95udgrad

April 1, 2010 9:32 PM | Link to this

Partay in Dtown tonight! Killed it tonight! Dayton rules!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By John

April 1, 2010 9:32 PM | Link to this

painfultruth Lighten up Francine!!!

By PCM

April 1, 2010 9:32 PM | Link to this

Where are the people that were talking crap earlier? Awesome tourney! Go UD!

By flyer alum '08

April 1, 2010 9:33 PM | Link to this

Great job Flyers! I just wish we coulda seen this level of play all year long. Have to wonder what could’ve been…

By NCAA Basketball Tournament

April 1, 2010 9:35 PM | Link to this

Congratulations on becoming the number 65th ranked team in the country.

By Flyer5

April 1, 2010 9:35 PM | Link to this

Great job Team!! Way to go out Seniors and, way to set the bar for the next class! Did you like it recruits? Thats Right!!

By Phil

April 1, 2010 9:35 PM | Link to this

Great Job Flyers. Way to pull it together this last two weeks. It was low class for ESPN to drop coverage of the Awards Presentation to show the NCAA 3-point contest. That was disrespectful to the teams, the coaches and the fans who could not make it to MSG.

By faithful flyer

April 1, 2010 9:35 PM | Link to this

So proud of the Flyers!! way to go guys! what a great tournament we beat some great teams!! Will miss all our seniors!! Chris Johnson was so awesome!!! The whole team stepped it up and played with so much heart! Congrats Coach!!!!! you out coached some great coaches! Hey did you all hear Bucky and Larry”s voices cracking? they were so happy!!!!! Love my Flyers!!!!!!!!!!

By John R

April 1, 2010 9:36 PM | Link to this

Hey painfultruth Lighten up Francine!!!

By By osujohn

April 1, 2010 9:36 PM | Link to this

A Class Win by Great Team with a Fine Coach. The Fyers NIT Tradition is one of Dayton’s great stories. The city and the fans deserve a winner and they got one. Go Flyers.

By ZAP ODNUM

April 1, 2010 9:37 PM | Link to this

In these days of doom and gloom, FLYERS made the roses bloom. Followed their magnificent trail to final victory on game tracker from the Philippines. I’m blind, my wife did play by play.What a team, what a coach, what a town, what a night!

By lit29

April 1, 2010 9:37 PM | Link to this

Awesome! What a great game! All the the Flyer Faithful are smiling tonite! Hey Flyers and Coach Gregory you did it and make us all proud of such a great run to close the season—-UD FLYERS 2010 NIT CHAMPIONS!!! And we love those BLACK UNIFORMS!! Were can I buy a NIT Champs T-Shirt tonite? Will miss you JET!!

By Faithful Flyer

April 1, 2010 9:37 PM | Link to this

So proud of the Flyers!! way to go guys! what a great tournament we beat some great teams!! Will miss all our seniors!! Chris Johnson was so awesome!!! The whole team stepped it up and played with so much heart! Congrats Coach!!!!! you out coached some great coaches! Hey did you all hear Bucky and Larry”s voices cracking? they were so happy!!!!! Love my Flyers!!!!!!!!!!

By Buckeye

April 1, 2010 9:38 PM | Link to this

It’s so sad that in this day and age, people can’t seem to genuinely compliment good effort or achievement (are you listenging “painfultruth”?). Congratulations to the Tar Heels for a fine tournament run and congratulations to the Dayton Flyers!!

By flyer alum '08

April 1, 2010 9:38 PM | Link to this

Great game Flyers. You’ve just gotta wonder what could’ve been had we seen this level of play all season. Does anyone else think the “boos” and lack of attendance late in the season gave the team a much needed wake-up call? Maybe passionate fans ARE a good thing, BG!

By Buckeye

April 1, 2010 9:38 PM | Link to this

It’s so sad that in this day and age, people can’t seem to genuinely compliment good effort or achievement (are you listening “painfultruth”?). Congratulations to the Tar Heels for a fine tournament run and congratulations to the Dayton Flyers!!

By Debbie

April 1, 2010 9:38 PM | Link to this

So proud of the Flyers!! way to go guys! what a great tournament we beat some great teams!! Will miss all our seniors!! Chris Johnson was so awesome!!! The whole team stepped it up and played with so much heart! Congrats Coach!!!!! you out coached some great coaches! Hey did you all hear Bucky and Larry”s voices cracking? they were so happy!!!!! Love my Flyers!!!!!!!!!!

By Awesome Job!

April 1, 2010 9:39 PM | Link to this

C-O-N-G-R-A-T-U-L-A-T-I-O-N-S!!!!!!!!!!!! Excellent job, what team work and determination, you are inspiring!

By Boo Who

April 1, 2010 9:39 PM | Link to this

Congrats UD Flyers! You finally showed your full potential! Booing I still believe is part of sports, and I firmly believe the Flyers had a very important decision to make after that fateful night. Toughen up and play hard or worry more about fans booing than their mediocre play. We all know now what they decided! Again, a very impressive and hard fought championship!! Congratulation 2010 NIT Champion Dayton Flyers! Probably the last NIT champions ever!

By faithful flyer

April 1, 2010 9:39 PM | Link to this

So proud of the Flyers!! way to go guys! what a great tournament we beat some great teams!! Will miss all our seniors!! Chris Johnson was so awesome!!! The whole team stepped it up and played with so much heart! Congrats Coach!!!!! you out coached some great coaches! Hey did you all hear Bucky and Larry”s voices cracking? they were so happy!!!!! Love my Flyers!!!!!!!!!!

By gregory a. noval

April 1, 2010 9:40 PM | Link to this

been a fan since 1967 and met donnie may years ago. minor league,no way. And if they were, what does that said about N.C. Tarheel’s. Invest into u.d’s history.

By digger67

April 1, 2010 9:40 PM | Link to this

Great end to the season. Congratulations!! We won the 1st NIT at the modern MSG, and now probably the last one too….way to go guys!!

By dutchman'73

April 1, 2010 9:42 PM | Link to this

You men are the BEST! Corgratulations on a great season! You played like there was never a doubt!

By UD Grad '04

April 1, 2010 9:42 PM | Link to this

THis is the biggest win in the history of UD basketball. In 50 years from now, we can say we won the national championship in 2010. Who cares if it is a lie. We have lied in the past, we can lie in the future.

By LIT29

April 1, 2010 9:43 PM | Link to this

AWESOME! What a great game! All of the Flyer faithful are smiling tonite! Hey Flyers and Coach Gregory - Congratulations on such a great run to close out the season as—-UD FLYERS 2010 NIT CHAMPIONS!! And….we love those BLACK UNIFORMS! Where can I buy a NIT CHAMPS T-SHIRT tonite! Will miss you seniors especially the JET!!!

By Atlanta_Flyer_1997

April 1, 2010 9:44 PM | Link to this

Congrats UD! You make Alumni around the world proud!! WE ARE UD!

By Karen

April 1, 2010 9:44 PM | Link to this

Way to go Dayton Flyers ! You’ve made us so very proud ! Great game and a great end to the season. Congrats !

By Stayed till the end of the season

April 1, 2010 9:44 PM | Link to this

Too many fans gave up on these kids after so many close losses. They never gave up…a lesson for all of us. The future is bright if BG stays. Fabrisius was missing his shot in NY, but he is 10 times better on “d” then when he came in. Next year will also be special as BG’s system will work with a different group. Congrats to these players. You did a great job.

By Cliff Scholes

April 1, 2010 9:45 PM | Link to this

CONGRATULATIONS FLYERS! Great game, you did not wilt. You have lifted the spirits of many, including this one from the class of 1951. Thanks, again.

By TC UD81

April 1, 2010 9:46 PM | Link to this

I’m not a big fan of Gregory’s coaching style as the end of the Illinois game and the start of the second half demonstrated. Lots of athleticism but little discipline. That said, congratulations on the tournament victory. Those are never insignificant and you should be well proud of yourselves

By Atlanta_Flyer_1997

April 1, 2010 9:46 PM | Link to this

WE ARE UD! All UD alumni around the world are proud!

By Alumnus '74, '78

April 1, 2010 9:47 PM | Link to this

Congratulations UD!! Great job in NYC!! From a UD Alumnus, ‘74, ‘78, in Erie, PA.!!

By Karen

April 1, 2010 9:47 PM | Link to this

Way to go Dayton Flyers ! You’ve made us so proud ! A nice game and a great way to end the season. Congrats !!!!!!!!!!

By Carl

April 1, 2010 9:47 PM | Link to this

GOOOO DAYTON FLYERS!!!! With Wright and Johnson back, Dayton is going to be a formidable A-10 powerhouse. Go Flyers!

By Hank

April 1, 2010 9:47 PM | Link to this

Way to Go Flyers!!!

By patty

April 1, 2010 9:48 PM | Link to this

Way to go Flyers!!!!!! Congrats to the players, coaches, trainers, fans, band and cheerleaders!!!!!!!

By Proud As Can Be

April 1, 2010 9:48 PM | Link to this

Good Job Men!! You do not know how proud the fans are of your accomplishments. You have shown that in the face of adversity you will stand up and succeed. That is what it means to be a Flyer! Great Job! You make us all proud to be able to watch you!

By Eric

April 1, 2010 9:48 PM | Link to this

Congratulations Flyers for a great win! and what a class act by Roy Williams and North Carolina after the game staying on the floor watching the ceremony.

By Texas Flyer Faithful

April 1, 2010 9:50 PM | Link to this

I remember Tom Blackburn, Tom and Gorgy Hatton, Bill Chim,and Gary Rogenburk (1962). Also Don Donoher, Don May, Dan Obravic,Bobby Joe Hooper, Dan Sadlier, Glinder Torian, Rudy Waterman and the Jim and Jerry twins (1968). I didn’t get this from a PDF file just fond memories. Thanks Flyers!!!

By RR

April 1, 2010 9:50 PM | Link to this

Chris Wright. The NBA D League is not for you. Come back and help lead these guys into the NCAA again and stake your claim as one of the best collegiate athletes ever. You are going to be a movie star anyway. Stay for the better coverage. Ever hear about D Brown this year? No. Fly Right. Fly UD!

By njflyer

April 1, 2010 9:51 PM | Link to this

New score in. UNC - a totally classy program Painful Truth - no class

By JonathonSilvey

April 1, 2010 9:51 PM | Link to this

To all you haters shut up with your comments. You are just bitter losers that no one loves. GO UD!!! GO FLYERS!!! WE ARE UD!!! LOVE YOU SENIORS REALLY GONNA MISS YOU.

By Flyerfolk

April 1, 2010 9:52 PM | Link to this

Two things happened today. UD won the NIT! And UD lost an athlete in a plane crash. Please pray for Kacie Hausfeld and her Dad and the rest of her family. UD celebrates but also grieves.

By Tim65

April 1, 2010 9:53 PM | Link to this

What a great way to end the season. This sort of takes the sting out of all the heartbreaking losses. Sad to say I missed all but the last minute of the game because of Holy Thursday services. I wish I had more influence with out pastor. Maybe the Flyers won becuase I was at church - or not.

By Duke

April 1, 2010 9:53 PM | Link to this

I have been hard on Coach Gregory and the team all year long, but congrats are in order for putting together a great run in the NIT! You worked hard, gained confidence all tournament, and came away with a championship! Don’t let anyone fool you, if they can’t make the NCAA the next best thing is an NIT Championship. I am proud of you and hope next year brings bigger and better things. Huelsman and Warren played very well tonight and Marcus Johnson was the scorer he could have been his whole career. Great job and for those who say the NIT doesn’t mean anything, well it is still pretty big stuff and the Flyers are likely the last winners to ever cut the net on this tournament. Be proud Flyers of what you have accomplished. Go Flyers!

By SquareState

April 1, 2010 9:54 PM | Link to this

Wow, you guys were on fire tonight! Congratulations on a fantastic end to a great season.

By Duke

April 1, 2010 9:55 PM | Link to this

I have been hard on Coach Gregory and the team all year long, but congrats are in order for putting together a great run in the NIT! You worked hard, gained confidence all tournament, and came away with a championship! Don’t let anyone fool you, if they can’t make the NCAA the next best thing is an NIT Championship. I am proud of you and hope next year brings bigger and better things. Huelsman and Warren played very well tonight and Marcus Johnson was the scorer he could have been his whole career. Great job and for those who say the NIT doesn’t mean anything, well it is still pretty big stuff and the Flyers are likely the last winners to ever cut the net on this tournament. Be proud Flyers of what you have accomplished. Go Flyers!

By GoFlyers

April 1, 2010 9:55 PM | Link to this

I for one am happier that I got to see UD win 5 games in the NIT then maybe 1 or 2 or none in the NCAA. UD didn’t exactly beat weak conference teams: Big East, Big Ten, SEC and ACC are the big boys.

By The Duke

April 1, 2010 9:56 PM | Link to this

HOW SWEET IT IS TO BE THE NIT CHAMPS AND NOT TO MENTION BEAT THE DEFENDING NATIONAL CHAMPIONS. UD SENIORS MADE US FLYER FANS PROUD AND IT WAS A TREMENDOUS WAY FOR KURT, MICKEY, LONDON, ROB, MARCUS, DAN AND LUKE TO FINISH THEIR CAREERS. TO GO 3-0 AT MSG THIS YEAR WAS AWESOME. AlREADY LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT SEASON. GO FLYERS

By John R

April 1, 2010 9:57 PM | Link to this

EriePa.Alumnus 74 78 Erieistable Erie the second greatest city behind Dayton.

By Mark

April 1, 2010 9:57 PM | Link to this

Congrats to the team and Coach Gregory. They could’ve mailed it in during this tourney but much credit to BG for working hard and credit to the team for caring about each other and listening to the coach (most of the time). No, it’s not the NCAA, but it is a nice accomplishment all the same. Now, take a month or two off and start practicing free throws!!!!

By Antioch Dill

April 1, 2010 9:58 PM | Link to this

Great game filled with great moments. While I no longer live in Dayton, I am extremely happy for these guys.I remember Don May torching UNC on 13 straight field goals in the 60’s…that was awesome, this was special. Great job both coaching and playing.

By Loren

April 1, 2010 9:59 PM | Link to this

So Proud to be a Flyer. Great job Coach Gregory and the team. 2010 NIT Champs!

By The Point

April 1, 2010 10:01 PM | Link to this

…DEE!!!AAY!!!WYE… …TEEEEEEEEEEEE… …OH!!!… …IN!!!… …DAYTON!!!… …FLYERS!!!… …GO U.D.!!!…

By Red

April 1, 2010 10:03 PM | Link to this

WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!! GREAT GAME!!

By tambar38

April 1, 2010 10:03 PM | Link to this

Great job UD! I was wondering…what is better…winning the NIT championship or being selected for the NCAA tournament even if you lose in the first or second round??

By Kurt for Mayor

April 1, 2010 10:07 PM | Link to this

These Flyers have proven me (and my others) wrong. BG, I apologize for being a fair weather fan. It was a roller-coaster season and in the end these players and coaches made us proud to be Flyers. Congrats to the players and staff for a great NIT run…GO FLYERS!!

By Bonaflyer

April 1, 2010 10:07 PM | Link to this

WE ARE……UD!!!! Never, in my widest dreams, as a Bona alumni, did I ever think I would say this cheer! Well guess what??? My daughter goes to UD and we ARE PROUD!! Way to go BG,CW,CJ,MG,KH,LW,RL and all the other phenomenal players!! We are proud!! You did a great job!! Enjoy your Easter Break!!

By sec 312

April 1, 2010 10:07 PM | Link to this

impressed and I think espn and the rest of the country say like cin, ill, or ms maybe nc is saying wow these guys can flat out get after it thanks guys

By Sutton S.

April 1, 2010 10:08 PM | Link to this

As a former Rudy, I’m sad I couldn’t be in NYC with the team. But as a Flyer, it doesn’t get much sweeter than this! Go Dayton Flyers!

By 2009 Jean

April 1, 2010 10:10 PM | Link to this

Congrats Dayton Flyers! What an effort! You all deserve a standing O! Sad to see the senior go; but you gave us something to remember!

By Michele UD '87

April 1, 2010 10:11 PM | Link to this

Congratulations to the Dayton Flyers. You guys played with more heart and intensity than any other team in the NIT.

By XUBob

April 1, 2010 10:12 PM | Link to this

Congrats to the Flyers and Fans. Great job representing the A-10. Nice to see the Flyers unleash some whoop a*s on a team other than Xavier.

By XUBob

April 1, 2010 10:12 PM | Link to this

Congrats to the Flyers and Fans. Great job representing the A-10. Nice to see the Flyers unleash some whoop a*s on a teams other than Xavier.

By UDGrad'97

April 1, 2010 10:16 PM | Link to this

These “minor league champs” beat last year’s NCAA team, and the same WV team that is in the Final Four this year. I think not getting a chance in the Big Dance was the best wake-up call for them. Now they can truly be called champions. We ARE…UD!

By UDGrad'97

April 1, 2010 10:17 PM | Link to this

These “minor league champs” beat last year’s NCAA Champions and the same WV team that is in the Final Four this year. I think not getting a chance in the Big Dance was the best wake-up call for them. Now they can truly be called champions. We ARE…UD!

By Kevin Fodor

April 1, 2010 10:19 PM | Link to this

I was 11 years old the last time a Flyer team won the N.I.T. And, if I remember it correctly, I was on the edge of my chair the whole game in ‘68, too. Congrats to the Flyers. You are Dayton…and We are U.D.!

By JimmyZ

April 1, 2010 10:19 PM | Link to this

WAY TO GO U.D. FLYERS! Each of you needed this win! U.D. needed this win! Dayton, Ohio needed this win! And you put it all together and gave everyone a fantastic gift and returned excitement to the Flyer Faithful! Congratulations! All of you deserve to celebrate for the months to come!

By JimmyZ

April 1, 2010 10:20 PM | Link to this

WAY TO GO U.D. FLYERS! Each of you needed this win! U.D. needed this win! Dayton, Ohio needed this win! And you put it all together and gave everyone a fantastic gift and returned excitement to the Flyer Faithful! Congratulations! All of you deserve to celebrate for the months to come!

By Harry the Horse

April 1, 2010 10:21 PM | Link to this

Ohio State wins the Rose Bowl. The Bengals make the Playoffs. Dayton wins the NIT. What’s next the Reds go to the World Series???

By Daytonian

April 1, 2010 10:23 PM | Link to this

Congratulations guys. This is the team we were waiting to see all year and you showed the country during the NIT that you would have held your own throughout the NCAA by the way you played. You were so quick out on the floor, but the biggest thing is you played under control, not out of control. I know some of you will be gone and I wish you graduates all the best and thank you for your dedication to the team and your teammates. Now my hope is that you carry over the same quickness, control and chemistry into next year. Thank you BG for another excellent year.

By Ken

April 1, 2010 10:24 PM | Link to this

Congrats, guys. I knew you could do it. old U.D. Alumni

By Joe & Diane DiGrazia '69

April 1, 2010 10:25 PM | Link to this

My wife and I took my mother to the last win in 1968. She fell in love with Donnie May! “Bring him home for some pasta!” We spent tonights game with my mom in NJ for this game. We had tix but she’s 91 now and took ill a few days ago. She came alive to route the Flyers on to victory tonight as she cheered, “When your up your up when your down your down, when your up against Dayton your UP SIDE DOWN!!!! GO DAYTON!!!!!!!! Congrats to the team and all the fans like my inlaws Ken & Kathy Burgess and their Flyer Faithful Friends!! Enjoy the moment!!! See you all next season!!! Joe & Diane

By Scott

April 1, 2010 10:30 PM | Link to this

Like a boxing KO, Gregory just knew that Carolina was worn out. He knew they had it won with 8 minutes to go. We are so proud of you guys. You are true champions. Rejoice and remember this for the rest of your life. Come on Payne from Jefferson, come to Dayton and join the of this amazing recruiting class coming in.

By Class of "68

April 1, 2010 10:30 PM | Link to this

I was an UD senior in “68, it was great then and it’s great now. ENJOY!!

By marty g

April 1, 2010 10:33 PM | Link to this

Let’s turn out and show the Flyers our love. They land at Wright Bros. Aero, private hangar at 9:15 AM tomorrow friday.

By Mary 87

April 1, 2010 10:34 PM | Link to this

Congrats to my boys. I am so proud of the flyers. You have made us proud!

By ric

April 1, 2010 10:35 PM | Link to this

Defend, Rebound, Run and SCORE. You did just that!!! Nice job Flyers, Alum 74, a former front rower for 4 years.

By Memphis alum

April 1, 2010 10:36 PM | Link to this

From this alum down in Memphis … Thankyu, thankyvurymuch Flyers!!!

By FlyerGuy

April 1, 2010 10:36 PM | Link to this

Great end to a good season Flyers! We are really proud of how hard you guys play each and every game and how you overcame the trials this season brought. Real champs reveal themselves under adversity, as does great coaching. Tonight BG outcoached a legend!

By Joe Grossi

April 1, 2010 10:37 PM | Link to this

What a stunning victory! I’ve been following UD hoops for 40yrs plus. This victory over UNC ranks amongst the greateest in UD history. We beat some quality programs along the way… Louisville, Marquette, Cincy, Illinois, and now UNC. Good going, guys. We’re all proud of you.

By UD ALUM out of houston,tx

April 1, 2010 10:38 PM | Link to this

Flyers 79 Tarheels &refs 68 UD NIT 2010 champs despite targeted for 17 fouls vs NC’s 3 early in the second half> Final tally ; UD 20 fouls NC 9… That’s been the story for UD all too often. It makes this title all the sweeter to take in; they fought off such adversity & still won. That’s guts, fellas!

By Flyer93

April 1, 2010 10:39 PM | Link to this

CONGRATULATIONS!! Throughout the NIT, UD played well and lead most of every single NIT game and, contrary to mid season games, were able to close out each close game. Love the fight, aggressiveness and confidence the team had. My hats off to the team and to all seniors! We will miss you. The Jet (he really was the heart of this team), KH (after the way Benson and Searcy were pushed around, KH showed his value to non-believers) and MJ (finally got his shot to fall after a midseason slump) showed us what they are made of. But I can’t wait for next season.

By dkw

April 1, 2010 10:41 PM | Link to this

when do the flyers get back in town?

By Jimmy Binnie

April 1, 2010 10:42 PM | Link to this

Miss me yet UD?….Luke Fab aint got shiii on me!

By Flyers' Fan

April 1, 2010 10:42 PM | Link to this

Two things: First of all, Great Win for UD!! Second: I accept your apology OSU Joe. We all know that you have some issues, and it’s good that you “come clean” even if it’s by your mom’s doing! This is the first step towards “manhood” no matter how old you are (30’s, 40’s, or 50’s). Anyhow, I’m proud of the Flyers and am glad you are too!!

By RedHawk fan

April 1, 2010 10:44 PM | Link to this

Congratulations from Oxford, Flyers. Great job.

By Samantha

April 1, 2010 10:46 PM | Link to this

The City of Dayton needs this wonderful news! CONGRATS FLYERS! You ROCK!

By Neil

April 1, 2010 10:48 PM | Link to this

Great job UD! You played a great tournament and finished strong. That was the best game I’d watched all season. Thanks, A sports fan

By UD Grad 84

April 1, 2010 10:49 PM | Link to this

Way to go UD Flyers!!!!! You’ve saved our city! We love you…..

By alabama fyer '96

April 1, 2010 10:50 PM | Link to this

Watched the run on TV and couldn’t be more proud. I don’t get much flyer news down here other than ddn stuff and have been perplexed all season long about the gregory bashing. I was in school for the last of o’brien and the first of purnell and would have loved to see this sort of talent on the floor during my time at UD. With a great new point coming in next year, things will continue to go in the right direction. GO UD! BTW—I’ve been drinking heavily since the tip and am so proud to be a Flyer—no one down here understands!

By P & P

April 1, 2010 10:50 PM | Link to this

Fantastic performance by the Flyers! Well deserved win! Cheers, P & P

By Checkr48

April 1, 2010 10:52 PM | Link to this

Way to go Flyers! It was a great pleasure to watch the team finally play up to their potential! To the Seniors, you go out with this title and memories that no one can say anything about it. Chris come back and help lead this team to great places in the NCAA tournament.

By DUTIE HYLAND

April 1, 2010 10:54 PM | Link to this

CONGRATULATION TO THE TEAM. THE FLYERS PICKED UP A LOT MORE FANS. I AM IN FLORIDA AND HAD FRIENDS DOWN HERE EXCITED FOR THE TEAM FROM DAYTON. YOU MADE ME PROUD.

By rudy

April 1, 2010 10:55 PM | Link to this

Congratulations on 54th place. Pretty good for an average mid-major school.

By UD Alum Houston

April 1, 2010 10:57 PM | Link to this

Once again… Dayton 79 North Carolina & NIT referees 68 once again, UD 17 fouls & NC only 3 during 2nd half. ANYONE who saw this game knows how in- excusable it was for the zebras to stick to one team & stroke the other! Come on, can’t we let the guys play unhindered even in the NIT?!

By Gary Victor

April 1, 2010 10:58 PM | Link to this

Great job U-D! How sweet it was to see our guys demoralize and dethrone Roy Williams and UNC, the NCAA Champs from 2009! Now let’s take this and expand our appetite for next year, and make it a goal to make the NCAA field and kick some butt in 2011! Go Flyers and go Dayton!

By Joe

April 1, 2010 11:02 PM | Link to this

Shut up Rudy! Tool!

By Fredo

April 1, 2010 11:02 PM | Link to this

On order from banners-r-us.com “WE ARE NUMBER 66” !!! Put it up there with that WE ARE NUMBER 5 banner. Enjoy being the best of the losers tourney. I guess Dayton needs something to celebrate, they got nothing else.

By Flyer5

April 1, 2010 11:04 PM | Link to this

As I think about it, I think the greatest attribute to this team is its ability to sustain, aided by its (very) wide margin for error. They make so many mistakes…but they always come out strong, and to a man, take it to the opponent with a fierceness that is hard to match. It definitely helped during this tourney that our opponents didn’t worry about a frantic pace because they were not worried about the Flyers. Subjectively, I think a fellow mid major team would’ve recognized this team’s superior speed, and would’ve forced a slow-down by mimicking what St. Louis did to us…twice! Great win, and come back next season with a redemption and resolve to make better our shortcomings….free throws, in particular. Go Flyers!!

By Robert M Kraus

April 1, 2010 11:06 PM | Link to this

I want you Dayton guys to know that Marcus Johnson is from Akron … . attended school where James attended and played. The ST V-M coach Keith Dambrot, now coach at Akron U, knew a good prospect when he saw one. rmk/akron

By Slim 15

April 1, 2010 11:11 PM | Link to this

Great win for UD. Best part is now we don’t have to listen to all this back back-in-the-day crap fromtheoldfartfans about ‘55 and ‘68. Time to step into the 21st Century. Our team, our championship.

By Kathleen Webb

April 1, 2010 11:13 PM | Link to this

ANOTHER great day to be a FLYER FAN! We ARE UD!

By Kathleen '69

April 1, 2010 11:14 PM | Link to this

ANOTHER great day to be a FLYER FAN! We ARE UD!

By Flyer76

April 1, 2010 11:17 PM | Link to this

One of 20-plus Flyer alumns watching tonight from heart of Tar Heel country.. Round of Bug Lights at Carolina Ale House…$30 Watching entire bar of Tar Heel folowers silenced by 9:30 p.m….PRICELESS! WE ARE…U.D.! WAY TO FO FLYERS!

By alabama flyer 19696

April 1, 2010 11:21 PM | Link to this

OSU joe, I mostly agree with what you’ve been saying all season and tonight couldn’t agree with you more. Not sure where Fredo’s from, but everyone knows that winning the NIT is better than 66 due to the automatics from poor conferences. Anyway, the only Fredo I know wasn’t smart enough to shut his mouth and ended up in the bottom of a lake (don’t mess with Michael Corleone).

By tom

April 1, 2010 11:30 PM | Link to this

I’m a Xavier Fan but my congratulations go out to the flyer players, coaches and fans. I was impressed with their style of play

By gjh2007

April 1, 2010 11:49 PM | Link to this

Congratulations UD Flyers on a very impressive NIT. The way you took out UC, Illinois, Ole Miss and finally North Carolina was fantastic. You guys rock!!

By Atlanta_1997

April 1, 2010 11:59 PM | Link to this

Congrats UD Flyers! A team that was BORN to RUN! WE ARE UD! Ashok Vairavan’97

By geoflyer

April 2, 2010 12:02 AM | Link to this

Congratulations Flyers! Way to step it up and win the NIT Championship. How about becoming the first team with back to back NIT/NCAA wins! Let’s do it.

By West Coast Flyer

April 2, 2010 12:13 AM | Link to this

What a wonderful run!!! Great job to all the Flyers and fond memories of a NIT Championship for many, many years to come !!!

By Mr. McGuffy

April 2, 2010 12:42 AM | Link to this

Mr. Painful Truth…..and any other “naysayers”….KMWA. Congrats to the Flyers…..and The UD program. I live a long way away but still get a great feeling when something good happens in the region….the best final ending to 2010 will be a BUTLER CHAMPIONSHIP in the NCAA. I will then sleep well. Hopefully - Wright State / OSU / and DAYTON will start to beat up on each other. It will be good for the region….

By dj locnez

April 2, 2010 12:57 AM | Link to this

WOW, WHAT A BLESSING AFTER SUCH A TRAGEDY TODAY AT WRIGHT PATT AIRFORCE BASE, WHAT A WAY TO REMEMBER SUCH BEATIFUL PEOPLE TO THE DAYTON COMMUNITY, AND WHAT A WAY TO END THE SESSON,ALL I CAN SAY IS WHAT A BLESSING… LOVE YOU ALL… DJ LOCNEZ

By FlyerfanSteve

April 2, 2010 1:26 AM | Link to this

Talk about David and Golith..NCU came in with 8 Macdonald all Americans,Dayton only “ate’ at Macdonald’s…How many of our players were recruited by UNC? none! Ask Roy how many he’d take now?

By Jean

April 2, 2010 1:33 AM | Link to this

Congrats from the Flyer Faithful in Arizona!!! Wore my shirt to work 2 days this week! :)

By Randy

April 2, 2010 1:54 AM | Link to this

Great job guys! Maybe Gregory can give Matta some tips on how to beat North carolina.

By Old Family Pride

April 2, 2010 3:28 AM | Link to this

Congrats to Flyers from daughter of lst Captain of UD BB team 1904 and proud Mom of 3 Alum. The NIT is the Class Tourney & UD The Class Act! Go Flyers - Rock On!

By Old Family Pride

April 2, 2010 3:29 AM | Link to this

Congrats to Flyers from daughter of lst Captain of UD BB team 1904 and proud Mom of 3 Alum. The NIT is the Class Tourney & UD The Class Act! Go Flyers - Rock On!

By Jeff WSU

April 2, 2010 6:22 AM | Link to this

Congratulations UD from a WSU staffer and fan. It was a great game. The announcing was terrible though. They were so sure UNC would win right down to the end and kept showing UNC highlights. UNC was ranked over 100 all year. They were lucky to even be in it.

By BOBF

April 2, 2010 8:48 AM | Link to this

Congratulations Flyers and Coach Gregory. I was at the 1962 NIT win and it is great for UD to have a third NIT Championship. We have a class program and a class coach.

By Gom

April 2, 2010 8:53 AM | Link to this

I’ve been very critical of the Flyers as have many others. Time to give them credit for not giving up. The helter skelter style worked well against North Carolina. You do have to wonder where Marcus Johnson and Paul Williams have been prior to the NIT. But again, congrats and to Chris Wright - Stay another year, you need to complete your game!

By AM

April 2, 2010 9:11 AM | Link to this

Way to go guys! Congratulations on a great tournament. You should be proud of yourselves for playing hard and never quitting! Those kind of players make true champions. Chris Wright and Chris Johnson…please come back next year. We’ll need you!!

By Barry Hill

April 2, 2010 9:22 AM | Link to this

Congrats Flyers!! I have waited 36 years to end the tourney season with a “w”!

By bh

April 2, 2010 9:28 AM | Link to this

For all the critics, remember every other team in the tournament except for 1 will end their season with a loss.UD showed their heart. Congratulations - GO UD

By FranklinFlyerFan

April 2, 2010 10:09 AM | Link to this

Congrats on a great tournament Coach Gregory & the Flyers! We KNEW you could do it! Coach Williams and his Tarheels are tough to beat and a class act. The Hausfeld family is in our prayers on a day of both great joy and sadness for UD fans.

By null

April 2, 2010 10:12 AM | Link to this

Congradulation Flyers. You played a great tourament but where were the fans when they played Ill.State at home? 6500 showed up. I was there. Where were you? Shame on you.

By UD grad dad

April 2, 2010 10:27 AM | Link to this

CONGRATS TEAM!! Thanks seniors. You’ve left us a great recruitment tool for future championships. Way to go Coach Gregory. Stick around. We love ya.

By BDB

April 2, 2010 10:42 AM | Link to this

WE ARE UD, baby !! Congratulations to Coach Gregory and a great team.

By Karl

April 2, 2010 11:11 AM | Link to this

Congratulations to the Flyers! You did your hometown proud.

By NJFLYERNUT

April 2, 2010 11:40 AM | Link to this

Way to go Flyers! Congratulations on a terrific victory.To all those nay sayers-get a life or better yet don’t you have a rock to crawl back under?

By Steve Mescher '75

April 2, 2010 11:40 AM | Link to this

Great Game Flyers. I live in Charlotte now since 1989. My wife and daughter are both UNC grads. You can imagine what it was like at our house last night. You made me so proud to be a Flyer Fan. Roy Williams was graceful and really complimented the way Dayton played last night. He also acknowledged the fact that Dayton beat GT who beat UNC 3 times this year. He said he was glad they didn’t have to play other teams in the A 10. What a great night for Dayton and the A10 !!

By Shunk

April 2, 2010 11:41 AM | Link to this

Future trivia question: What team won the last NIT Championship game ever played? Historic win for UD.

By Shunk

April 2, 2010 11:47 AM | Link to this

ESPN Sportscenter this morning chose to focus its attention on NC by b’casting a post-game interview with Roy Williams. Way to go ESPN. Better to show the losing coach expressing his disappointment in his own coaching abilities than the joy of the victorious coach, the David who took down Goliath.

By mike kline

April 2, 2010 11:47 AM | Link to this

Congrats to the players and coaching staff for a great tourney.You are true champions.Makes an old Flyer proud.

By gjh2007

April 2, 2010 11:49 AM | Link to this

I agree with Jeff WSU that the ESPN coverage was bad. I’ve never seen 3 announcers (or 3 Stooges) show so much disrespect towards a contest in all my years of watching sports. To conduct an interview during the UD/Miss semi and ignore the game completely was rude. Then to build up UNC as the all-powerful and cut off the award ceremony for a pre-recorded 3 point contest was an insult. ESPN’s coverage was like they really didn’t want to be there and was a true insult to those four fine teams. It sucked!

By Phil

April 2, 2010 12:24 PM | Link to this

WAY TOO GO FLYERS!!! CONGRATS!!! It may have been the NIT but the emotions of watching and listening to the win brough tears to my eyes, YOU GUYS ROCK!! WHAT HEART!! WHAT CLASS!!

By Marty

April 2, 2010 12:39 PM | Link to this

What a great ending….Thank you coaches, team. fans. band and those great cheerleaders!

By Zifful

April 2, 2010 1:21 PM | Link to this

Congratulations to the Flyers and all the fans who stood behind them. The season was disappointing down the stretch, but I’ll take a NIT Championship to end the season. Class of ‘77.

By Alberto Strasse

April 2, 2010 1:54 PM | Link to this

Congratulations to BG and the staff and players for a memorable season. What character. You got up off the mat in Atlantic City and delivered knock out blows to win the NIT. I am proud to be a Flyer fan. Thank you forever.

By Brandy

April 2, 2010 2:46 PM | Link to this

What’s even more impressive about the win over NC is the fact that they have SEVEN McDonald’s All American’s on the that team!!! Great Job Coach Gregory on the recruiting and the spot on preparation for each of the 5 NIT games.

By OBX Ted

April 2, 2010 3:50 PM | Link to this

Flyer Faithfull since 50-51 and now living on the coast of North Carolina its great to beat the Tarholes for NIT crown. But now its GO DUKE!

By ALR1992

April 2, 2010 4:51 PM | Link to this

What a way to end the season! Congratulations Flyers! Sure am going to miss Londen Warren - loved watching him play!

By Flyer fan

April 2, 2010 8:47 PM | Link to this

Fantastic job Flyers! You showed everyone how great a team you are. Congratulations!

By Binnie Huelstiff

April 2, 2010 10:49 PM | Link to this

We’re #66! We’re #66! Raise the NIT banner to the dusty rafters of UDump Arena. Pathetic.