Jan. 5, 2005

Recap |  Final Stats

Dayton Head Coach Brian Gregory

"I give them credit because they could have packed it in the way things were going in the first half. I give us credit too. A lot of teams in our situation would not have even showed up in overtime."

"Our kids played hard, but we didn't play smart enough overall."

"We didn't rebound or defend well enough in the second half and overtime to win tonight. Our young guys play hard there is no doubt about it. We must be able to understand to how to play the game and we are getting better at that."

"After a game like this everyone in our locker room was drained, everyone in the arena was drained. Tonight showed that Duquesne is a good team. The opening of the A-10 season breeds new life for everybody and Duquesne responded."

"Duquesne is a good team. They have a good point guard who can make shots. Their two is a good as anyone in the league and a solid post. They also have a good team to go around them."

Duquesne Head Coach Danny Nee

"I'm really proud of our kids. It was a great team effort. I think they played with a lot of heart."

"I just kept saying (to Duquesne players in the locker room) you had good shots. It empowers them when you say that to kids."

"Dayton came back and they worked really hard."

"I think our kids each contributed."

"There are so many things we need to correct and fix."

On the final shot by Dayton "I think he tipped it. It's crazy in games like this."

"These kids (Dayton) have a lot of character."