1983–84 Dayton Flyers men's basketball team

American college basketball season March 2026 August 2023 1983–84 Dayton Flyers Basketball 150 Independent 21–11 Don Donoher 20th University of Dayton Arena NCAA tournament Elite Eight The 1983–84 Dayton Flyers men's basketball team represented the University of Dayton during the 1983–84 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Flyers, led by head coach Don Donoher, played their home games at the University of Dayton Arena and were an NCAA independent. Dayton received a bid to the NCAA tournament as No. 10 seed in the West region where they made an unexpected run to the Elite Eight. They defeated No. 7 seed 1983 men LSU Tigers LSU 74–66 in the opening round, upset No. 2 seed Oklahoma 89–85 in the second round, and advanced over No. 6 WashingtonDayton Gains in West by 64-58 https://www.nytimes.com/1984/03/24/sports/dayton-gains-in-west-by-64-58.html The New York Times March 24, 1984 August 7, 2021 to reach the West regional final. They lost to eventual National champion Georgetown, 61–49,Dayton Out, 61-49 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1984/03/26/dayton-out-61-49/bfa5d57d-5821-4d06-9b64-10dc14f5a23e/ The Washington Post March 26, 1984 August 7, 2021 and finished the season 21–11. Roster 1983 Dayton Flyers y y Sedric Toney 3 PG 6 2 175 JR y Dayton, Ohio Western Nebraska CC Ted Harris 4 G 6 1 JR Kettering, Ohio Larry Schellenberg 11 G 6 3 JR Floyds Knobs, Indiana Dan Christie 14 G 6 1 FR Oak Harbor, Ohio Roosevelt Chapman 22 GF 6 4 210 SR y Brooklyn, New York Westinghouse Damon Goodwin 23 G 6 6 SO Saint Mary's, Ohio Ed Young 30 F 6 7 SO Upper Sandusky, Ohio Upper Sandusky Anthony Grant 33 F 6 5 FR y basketball Miami, Florida Miami Senior Don Donoher (Dayton) Schedule and results no yes no no yes |- !colspan=9 style=Dayton Flyers| Regular season Dec 3, 1983 yes 1983 men Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Louisiana-Monroe University of Dayton Arena Dayton, Ohio 80–78 1–0 Dec 7, 1983 yes yes Miami (OH) Millett Hall Oxford, Ohio 59–67 1–1 Dec 10, 1983 yes yes Michigan Crisler Arena Ann Arbor, Michigan 60–82 1–2 Dec 12, 1983 yes 1983 men Youngstown State Penguins Youngstown State University of Dayton Arena Dayton, Ohio 73–64 2–2 Dec 17, 1983 yes yes 1983 men Toledo Rockets Toledo John F. Savage Hall Toledo, Ohio 70–77 2–3 Dec 20, 1983 yes Virginia Commonwealth University of Dayton Arena Dayton, Ohio 67–73 2–4 Dec 29, 1983 yes 1983 men Yale Bulldogs Yale University of Dayton Arena Dayton, Ohio 78–57 3–4 Dec 30, 1983 yes 1983 none Oklahoma State Cowboys Oklahoma State University of Dayton Arena Dayton, Ohio 82–67 4–4 Jan 2, 1984 yes Miami (OH) University of Dayton Arena Dayton, Ohio 89–79 5–4 Jan 7, 1984 yes 1983 men Eastern Kentucky Colonels Eastern Kentucky University of Dayton Arena Dayton, Ohio 69–62 6–4 Jan 11, 1984 yes yes 1983 men Loyola Ramblers Loyola (IL) Alumni Gym Chicago, Illinois 93–94 6–5 Jan 14, 1984 yes 1983 men Missouri Tigers Missouri University of Dayton Arena Dayton, Ohio 51–56 6–6 Jan 17, 1984 yes yes Temple McGonigle Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 63–62 7–6 Jan 21, 1984 yes yes 1983 men Marquette Golden Eagles Marquette MECCA Arena Milwaukee, Wisconsin 64–66 7–7 Jan 25, 1984 yes yes 1983 none Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Western Kentucky E.A. Diddle Arena Bowling Green, Kentucky 71–68 8–7 Jan 28, 1984 yes 1983 men Providence Friars Providence University of Dayton Arena Dayton, Ohio 73–47 9–7 Feb 2, 1984 yes 1983 men Detroit Mercy Titans Detroit Mercy University of Dayton Arena Dayton, Ohio 82–74 10–7 Feb 4, 1984 yes 1983 men Vermont Catamounts Vermont University of Dayton Arena Dayton, Ohio 81–53 11–7 Feb 7, 1984 yes yes 1983 men Creighton Bluejays Creighton Omaha Civic Auditorium Omaha, Nebraska 79–64 12–7 Feb 11, 1984 yes 1983 men La Salle Explorers La Salle University of Dayton Arena Dayton, Ohio 84–69 13–7 Feb 13, 1984 yes yes Maryland Cole Fieldhouse College Park, Maryland 59–61 13–8 Feb 15, 1984 yes yes 1983 men Butler Bulldogs Butler Hinkle Fieldhouse Indianapolis, Indiana 77–76 14–8 Feb 18, 1984 yes DePaul 3 University of Dayton Arena Dayton, Ohio 72–71Dayton Upsets DePaul on Last-second Shot, 72-71 https://www.nytimes.com/1984/02/19/sports/dayton-upsets-depaul-on-last-second-shot-72-71.html The New York Times February 19, 1984 April 10, 2022 15–8 Feb 22, 1984 yes yes DePaul 5 Rosemont Horizon Rosemont, Illinois 59–79DePaul 79, Dayton 59 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1984/02/23/College-Basketball-Roundup/1503446360400/ UPI Archives February 23, 1984 April 10, 2022 15–9 Feb 25, 1984 yes yes 1983 men Cincinnati Bearcats Cincinnati Riverfront Coliseum Cincinnati, Ohio 82–60 16–9 Feb 29, 1984 yes yes 1983 men Xavier Musketeers Xavier Cincinnati Gardens Cincinnati, Ohio 61–72 16–10 Mar 3, 1984 yes 1983 men Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame University of Dayton Arena Dayton, Ohio 80–70Flyers fluster ND https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/406229482/ newspapers.com Dayton Daily News March 4, 1984 April 10, 2022 13,505 17–10 Mar 10, 1984 yes 1983 men Old Dominion Monarchs Old Dominion University of Dayton Arena Dayton, Ohio 64–63Flyers repay cheers, edge ODU, 64-63 https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/406266743/ newspapers.com Dayton Daily News March 11, 1984 April 10, 2022LOOKING BACK: The day the Dayton Flyers got the call for 1984 NCAA Tournament https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/looking-back-dayton-flyers-get-the-call-for-1984-ncaa-tournament/JfRwYI7zOnpCnyma08og3M/ Dayton Daily News March 11, 2019 April 10, 2022 11,525 18–10 |- !colspan=9 style=Dayton Flyers| NCAA Tournament Mar 15, 1984 yes yes 10 W LSU 7 W Jon M. Huntsman Center Salt Lake City, Utah First round 74–66Flyers prove they belong https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/406167163/ newspapers.com Dayton Daily News March 16, 1984 April 10, 2022 19–10 Mar 17, 1984 yes yes 10 W Oklahoma 7 2 W Jon M. Huntsman Center Salt Lake City, Utah Second Round 89–85Flyers put Dayton on map with upset https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/406168775/ newspapers.com Dayton Daily News March 18, 1984 April 10, 2022UD NCAA legends: Roosevelt Chapman’s 41-point thrashing of powerful Oklahoma on a 1984 Elite Eight run https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/basketball/ncaa-legends-roosevelt-chapman-point-thrashing-powerful-oklahoma-1984-elite-eight-run/UvOJEpOrVDAjteM3lM6OUP/ Dayton Daily News March 15, 2017 August 7, 2021 20–10 Mar 23, 1984 yes yes 10 W Washington 15 6 W Pauley Pavilion Los Angeles, California West Regional semifinal – Sweet Sixteen 64–58Non-favored Flyers keep on winning https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/406178566/ newspapers.com Dayton Daily News March 24, 1984 April 10, 2022 12,542 21–10 Mar 25, 1984 4:00p.m. yes yes 10 W Georgetown 2 1 W Pauley Pavilion Los Angeles, California West Regional final – Elite Eight CBS 49–61Hoyas make UD look small again https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/406181307/ newspapers.com Dayton Daily News March 26, 1984 April 10, 2022 21–11 AP Poll Eastern Time W West 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 August 7, 2021 1983-84 Dayton Flyers Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/dayton/1984-schedule.html Sports Reference August 7, 2021 References Category:Dayton Flyers men's basketball seasons Dayton Dayton Dayton Dayton