Dayton, OH — The University of Dayton men’s basketball team has been selected to the 2001 National Invitation Tournament and will host UNC Wilmington in the First Round, Wednesday night at UD Arena. Tip-off is slated for 8:00 p.m.

This will be the first-ever meeting between the Flyers (19-12) and the Seahawks (19-10). UNCW was this year’s Colonial Athletic Association runner-up, falling to George Mason, 35-33, in the title match.

The Flyers are making their third post-season, and second NIT appearance in four years. In 1998, the Flyers advanced to the Second Round, beating Long Island, 95-92, and falling to Penn State, 77-74. Both game were played at UD Arena where the Flyers have a 5-2 record in NIT games.

Dayton owns a rather successful resume in the NIT. All-time, the Flyers are 30-17 in the tournament and have won two titles (1962 and 1968). They have advanced to the final four a total of eight times and have been runner-up on five occasions. 2001 will be the Flyers 19th appearance.

Ticket Information

Ticket PricesLower Arena tickets cost $20.00. Upper Arena tickets are $13.00.

Public SalesTickets for the general public or non-season ticketholders will also be on sale at the Frericks Center Weight Room (Room #45), at all TicketMaster locations and through TicketMaster-By-Phone, beginning Monday morning at 8:00 a.m.