March 21, 2007

The honor of hosting a Division I Men's NCAA Tournament game is something that is coveted by many institutions.

The University of Dayton has had the privilege of hosting the Opening Round of the NCAA Tournament since its inception in 2001.

Last week ESPN.com's Kyle Whelliston featured Dayton fans and their passion for the Opening Round.

To read the article, click on the following link:
Link to ESPN.com Article

In addition to the ESPN article, NCAASports.com featured the Flyer Pep Band assisting the Niagara Purple Eagle fans by serving as the Niagara University pep band during this year's NCAA Opening Round game.

NCAASports.com uploaded a video on its homepage to showcase the Flyer Pep Band's spirit for Niagara. To watch the video, click on the following link, then click on "College Basketball" on the left side and scroll to "Hoops Odyssey"
Click to watch the video

College Sports Television publishes a blog called "Slingin' the Mud". It's a unique, behind-the-scenes look at college basketball.
Link to CSTV.com Blog

With the 2008, 2009 and 2010 Opening Round games returning to Dayton, the Flyer Faithful has at least three more chances to showcase it's passion for the game of college basketball.

That passion was reflected on last Tuesday when more than 8,200 fans filled the UD Arena as Niagara defeated the Florida A&M Rattlers 77-69. It was Niagara's first NCAA Tournament win in 37 years.