1966–67 Dayton Flyers men's basketball team

American college basketball season March 2026 August 2023 1966–67 Dayton Flyers Basketball 150 Independent 25–6 Don Donoher 3rd Chuck Grigsby Chuck Izor University of Dayton Fieldhouse NCAA tournament, runner-up National Championship Game L Lost 64-79 vs. UCLA The 1966–67 Dayton Flyers men's basketball team represented the University of Dayton during the 1966–67 NCAA University Division men's basketball season. The Flyers, led by head coach Don Donoher, played their home games at the University of Dayton Fieldhouse and were an NCAA independent. Dayton received a bid to the NCAA tournament as a participant in the Mideast region where they made a run to the national championship game. The Flyers upset No. 6 1966 men Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Western Kentucky 69–67 in overtime in the opening round, No. 8 seed 1966 men Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee 53–52 in the regional semifinal, and advanced to the school's only Final Four with a victory over 1966 men Virginia Tech Hokies Virginia Tech, 71–66 in overtime. They beat No. 4 North Carolina in the national semifinal, 76–62, before falling to unbeaten No. 1 UCLA and sophomore phenom Lew Alcindor, 79–64. Dayton finished the season 25–6.50 YEARS AGO THIS MONTH: UD MAKES RUN TO NCAA FINALS https://daytonflyers.com/news/2017/2/28/mens-basketball-50-years-ago-this-month-dayton-makes-its-magic-run-to-the-ncaa-finals.aspx University of Dayton Athletics February 28, 2017 December 21, 2021 Roster 1966 Dayton Flyers y y Don May 21 F 6 4 195 JR y basketball Dayton, Ohio Belmont Rudy Waterman 22 G 6 1 JR     Dan Obrovac 31 C 6 10 SO     Bobby Hooper 42 G 6 0 180 JR y basketball Lees Creek, Ohio Simon Kenton Glinder Torain 43 F 6 6 JR     Don Donoher (Dayton) Schedule and results no yes no no yes |- !colspan=9 style=Dayton Flyers| Regular season Dec 1, 1966 yes 1966 men Baldwin Wallace Yellow Jackets Baldwin Wallace University of Dayton Fieldhouse Dayton, Ohio 95–81 5,882 1–0 Dec 3, 1966 yes yes 1966 men Saint Louis Billikens Saint Louis Kiel Auditorium St. Louis, Missouri 80–78 7,120 2–0 Dec 6, 1966 yes yes 1966 men Miami Redskins Miami (OH) Withrow Court Oxford, Ohio 80–71 2,144 3–0 Dec 10, 1966 yes 1966 men Eastern Kentucky Colonels Eastern Kentucky University of Dayton Fieldhouse Dayton, Ohio 104–82 5,882 4–0 Dec 15, 1966 yes 1966 men Tampa Spartans Tampa University of Dayton Fieldhouse Dayton, Ohio 111–64 5,882 5–0 Dec 17, 1966 yes yes 1966 men Louisville Cardinals Louisville 3 Freedom Hall Louisville, Kentucky 81–96 14,602 5–1 Dec 20, 1966 yes 1966 men East Carolina Pirates East Carolina University of Dayton Fieldhouse Baton Rouge, Louisiana 86–66 5,882 6–1 Dec 23, 1966 yes yes 1966 men Loyola Ramblers Loyola (IL) Alumni Gym Chicago, Illinois 100–90 6,059 7–1 Dec 28, 1966 yes 1966 men Marquette Golden Eagles Marquette University of Dayton Fieldhouse Dayton, Ohio 95–76 5,882 8–1 Dec 30, 1966 yes 1966 men New Mexico State Aggies New Mexico State University of Dayton Fieldhouse Dayton, Ohio 74–48 5,882 9–1 Jan 2, 1967 yes 1966 men Harvard Crimson Harvard University of Dayton Fieldhouse Dayton, Ohio 100–78 5,882 10–1 Jan 4, 1967 yes yes 1966 men Xavier Musketeers Xavier Schmidt Fieldhouse Cincinnati, Ohio Rivalry 75–72 4,802 11–1 Jan 10, 1967 yes 1966 men Cincinnati Bearcats Cincinnati University of Dayton Fieldhouse Dayton, Ohio 49–62 5,882 11–2 Jan 14, 1967 yes yes 1966 men Detroit Titans Detroit Calihan Hall Detroit, Michigan 94–75 3,736 12–2 Jan 18, 1967 yes Louisville 2 University of Dayton Fieldhouse Dayton, Ohio 50–66 5,882 12–3 Jan 21, 1967 yes 1966 men DePaul Blue Demons DePaul University of Dayton Fieldhouse Dayton, Ohio 81–65 5,882 13–3 Jan 25, 1967 yes 1966 men Canisius Golden Griffins Canisius University of Dayton Fieldhouse Dayton, Ohio 83–59 5,882 14–3 Jan 28, 1967 yes Miami (OH) University of Dayton Fieldhouse Dayton, Ohio 71–55 5,882 15–3 Feb 4, 1967 yes yes 1966 men Niagara Purple Eagles Niagara Gallagher Center Lewiston, New York 74–80 3,200 15–4 Feb 8, 1967 yes Xavier University of Dayton Fieldhouse Dayton, Ohio Rivalry 70–66 5,882 16–4 Feb 11, 1967 yes yes 1966 men Memphis State Tigers Memphis State Mid-South Coliseum Memphis, Tennessee 81–56 11,001 17–4 Feb 15, 1967 yes 1966 men Northern Illinois Huskies Northern Illinois University of Dayton Fieldhouse Dayton, Ohio 101–60 5,882 18–4 Feb 18, 1967 yes yes 1966 men Loyola Wolf Pack Loyola (LA) Loyola Field House New Orleans, Louisiana 101–71 1,500 19–4 Feb 21, 1967 yes yes 1966 men Miami Hurricanes Miami (FL) Miami Beach Convention Center Miami, Florida 80–79 2,283 20–4 Feb 25, 1967 yes 1966 men Chattanooga Mocs Chattanooga University of Dayton Fieldhouse Dayton, Ohio 98–66 5,882 21–4 Mar 4, 1967 yes yes DePaul Alumni Hall Chicago, Illinois 79–84 4,362 21–5 |- !colspan=9 style=Dayton Flyers| NCAA Tournament Mar 11, 1967 yes yes Western Kentucky 6 Memorial Coliseum Lexington, Kentucky First round 69–67 OT 11,500 22–5 Mar 17, 1967 yes yes 1966 men Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee 8 McGaw Memorial Hall Evanston, Illinois Mideast Regional semifinal – Sweet Sixteen 53–52 7,386 23–5 Mar 18, 1967 yes yes 1966 men Virginia Tech Hokies Virginia Tech McGaw Memorial Hall Evanston, Illinois Mideast Regional final – Elite Eight 71–66 OTDAYTON FIVE WINS MIDEAST PLAYOFF http://www.nytimes.com/1967/03/19/archives/dayton-five-wins-mideast-playoff-flyers-beat-virginia-tech-in.html The New York Times March 19, 1967 December 21, 2021 7,419 24–5 Mar 24, 1967 yes yes North Carolina 4 Freedom Hall Louisville, Kentucky National semifinal – Final Four 76–62BRUINS CONQUER HOUSTON, 73 TO 58; Alcindor Scores 19 Points --Dayton Is 76-62 Victor Over North Carolina https://www.nytimes.com/1967/03/25/archives/bruins-conquer-houston-73-to-58-alcindor-scores-19-points-dayton-is.html The New York Times March 25, 1967 December 21, 2021 18,889 25–5 Mar 25, 1967 yes yes UCLA 1 Freedom Hall Louisville, Kentucky National Championship 64–79UCLA CRUSHES DAYTON IN NCAA FINAL, 79-64 https://www.nytimes.com/1967/03/26/archives/ucla-crushes-dayton-in-ncaa-final-7964-series-lead-is-20-celtics.html The New York Times March 26, 1967 December 21, 2021 18,892 25–6 AP Poll Eastern Time 2019-20 Dayton Flyers Men's Basketball Media Guide https://daytonflyers.com/documents/2019/11/5/2019_20_MBB_Media_Guide.pdf University of Dayton Athletics December 21, 2021 1966-67 Dayton Flyers Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/dayton/1967-schedule.html Sports Reference December 21, 2021 Rankings 1966–67 NCAA University Division men's basketball rankings References Category:Dayton Flyers men's basketball seasons Dayton Dayton Category:NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament Final Four seasons Dayton Dayton