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Posted: 6:11 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012

Dayton vs. Boston College preview

By David Jablonski

Staff Writer

CHARLESTON, S.C. —

Today’s game

Who: Dayton (1-1) vs. Boston College (1-1).

When: 2:30 p.m.

Where: TD Arena in Charleston, S.C.

What: Consolation bracket of Charleston Classic.

Dayton starters: Kevin Dillard, 6-0, Sr., G, 11.0 points per game; Josh Benson, 6-9, Sr., F, 12.0; Devin Oliver, 6-7, Jr., F, 5.0; Jalen Robinson, 6-9, Fr., C, 5.0; Vee Sanford, 6-3, Jr., G, 15.5.

Boston College starters: Ryan Anderson, 6-8, So., F, 27.0; Lonnie Jackson, 6-3, So., G, 4.0; Olivier Hanlan, 6-4, Fr., G, 13.0; Dennis Clifford, 7-0, So., C, 7.0; Joe Rahon, 6-2, Fr., G, 4.0.

Dayton notes: This will be the Flyers’ first-ever meeting with Boston College. They are 25-24 all-time against teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference. … Through two games, Dayton is shooting the same from 3-point range as its opponents (both 13-of-37 for 35 percent). … Benson and Robinson each have 15 rebounds through two games.

Boston College notes: The Eagles led No. 16 Baylor 43-41 at halftime Thursday in the second game of the tournament. It was tied with 10:30 left, but Baylor went on a 16-7 run and pulled away in the final minutes for a 84-74 victory. Anderson led Boston College with 25 points. Andrew Van Nest, a 6-10 freshman, had 13 points off the bench. … The Eagles have seven players at 6-7 or taller. … Boston College beat Florida International 84-70 in its first game. It went 9-22 a year ago.

Eagles coach Steve Donahue on playing the Flyers: “I think they’re a really good all-around team, really solid. They have a terrific point guard, obviously. They don’t make many mistakes. They have good size and experience. It’s an incredible challenge for us on a neutral court. Obviously, both teams want to win the game bad.”

 
 
 

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