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Thursday, December 20, 2007
Flyers ground Eagles
Another second half swoon dooms American's upset bid in Dayton.

American led 23-22 at the half and pushed the lead to 4 at the start of the half when Garrison Carr (career-high 26 points) hit one of his seven three-pointers. It was not enough.

It was the fourth time in five losses this season that American led at the half.

The Eagles managed to get that halftime lead by holding Dayton to nine first half field goals (9-24, 37.5 percent). That defense, and five first half treys, gave AU the lead at the break despite an icy 8 for 21 (38.1 percent) showing from the field.

American shot a little better (12-29, 41.4 percent) in the second half. Dayton's improvement was more marked. The Flyers shot 50 percent (12-24) after intermission and went to the line 22 times, making 14. Dayton finished 16 of 20 at the foul line. AU was 5 for 6. Dayton also had a 39-24 edge on the boards.
Box score | Dayton Daily News | Springfield News Sun (gamer) | Springfield News Sun (notes)

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