Ross’ Early Saturday NCAA Tourney Gem
(NCAAB) Dayton vs. Arizona, 03/23/2024 12:45 PM, Score: 68 - 78
Point Spread: 9.50 | -103.00 Dayton (Away)
Result: Loss
Dayton vs. Arizona 12:45 PM ET
Game# 801-802
Play On: Dayton +9.5

Dayton was listless against Nevada for the first 33 mutes of Thursday’s 1st round game. Then proceeded to put together a furious comeback that saw them overcome a 17-point deficit with 7 minutes to play and walk away with a 3-point win. The Flyers know they need a more consistent effort from start to finish if they hope to upset #2 seed Arizona. I firmly believe they’re more than capable of doing so. The great equalizer for a college basketball underdog and especially so at this time of year is an ability to make 3-point shots at a high percentage. Dayton is #3 nationally in 3-point shooting while converting on 40.2% of those attempts. Additionally, they were 8-21 (42.1%) from beyond the 3-point line in their 1st round win over Nevada. Another undervalued handicapping tidbit is the fact that Dayton is #3 nationally in free throw attempts allowed. Give me Dayton plus points.