UD ranking has merchandise flying off shelves

A new poll shows the University of Dayton men’s basketball team is ranked 13th in the nation this week.

The team jumped four spots after a victory over Rhode Island.

NewsCenter 7’s Lauren Clark stopped by the university today. She found out the impact measured in more than “Flyer Spirit.”

This is the first year UD has ranked this year since 1967, and people are celebrating by buying more Flyer merchandise.

Sarah Gwinnup, who works in the campus bookstore, said she can’t stock the shelves fast enough.

“New merchandise, new T-shirts, sweatshirts, you name it, we have things coming in,” Gwinnup said. “It’s been a great thing; Alumni have been coming in and shopping, students have been coming in and shopping.”