1980-81 Dayton Flyers — schedule and results

The 1980-81 Dayton Flyers went 18-11 under head coach Don Donoher. Simple Rating System: 2.64.

Game-by-game results (28 games)

DateOpponentResultArena
1980-11-29vs Rider BroncsW 95–72University of Dayton Arena
1980-12-01vs San Francisco DonsW 84–83University of Dayton Arena
1980-12-04at Miami (OH) RedHawksW 74–71Millett Hall
1980-12-06at Eastern Kentucky ColonelsW 77–72McBrayer Arena
1980-12-09vs Western Kentucky HilltoppersW 74–70University of Dayton Arena
1980-12-13vs Michigan WolverinesL 84–85University of Dayton Arena
1980-12-19vs Niagara Purple EaglesW 79–73University of Dayton Arena
1980-12-20vs Ole Miss RebelsW 72–70University of Dayton Arena
1980-12-27vs Toledo RocketsW 73–69University of Dayton Arena
1980-12-30at Cincinnati BearcatsL 77–80Riverfront Coliseum
1981-01-03vs Yale BulldogsW 79–69University of Dayton Arena
1981-01-05vs Miami (OH) RedHawksL 83–86University of Dayton Arena
1981-01-10at Xavier MusketeersW 74–72Schmidt Fieldhouse
1981-01-15at Saint Louis BillikensL 66–78St. Louis Arena
1981-01-17at Loyola Chicago RamblersL 81–87Rosemont Horizon
1981-01-21at La Salle ExplorersL 68–76The Palestra
1981-01-24vs Marquette Golden EaglesW 85–73University of Dayton Arena
1981-01-31at Detroit Mercy TitansL 70–73Calihan Hall
1981-02-04vs Butler BulldogsW 68–64University of Dayton Arena
1981-02-07vs Alcorn State BravesW 94–69University of Dayton Arena
1981-02-12at New Orleans PrivateersW 62–53Human Performance Center
1981-02-18vs Canisius Golden GriffinsW 78–56University of Dayton Arena
1981-02-20vs Duquesne DukesW 109–100University of Dayton Arena
1981-02-22vs Xavier MusketeersW 73–64University of Dayton Arena
1981-02-28at Notre Dame Fighting IrishL 57–70Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center
1981-03-04vs DePaul Blue DemonsL 64–84University of Dayton Arena
1981-03-10vs Fordham RamsW 66–65 (2OTOT)University of Dayton Arena
1981-03-16at Purdue BoilermakersL 46–50Mackey Arena

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