Dayton Flyers Basketball Soars Back to WHIO-TV

Dayton, Ohio - A historic partnership between the University of Dayton Flyers men's basketball team and local CBS affiliate WHIO-TV is set to be revived, bringing the excitement of Flyers basketball back to the airwaves for fans across the region. After a nearly decade-long hiatus, WHIO-TV will once again broadcast two regular-season Flyers games, rekindling a relationship that has spanned over seven decades.

Reigniting the Passion for Flyers Basketball on WHIO-TV

Rekindling a Decades-Long Relationship

The partnership between the University of Dayton Flyers and WHIO-TV dates back to the 1951-52 season, when the local CBS affiliate first began broadcasting Flyers games. This long-standing relationship has been a cornerstone of the local sports community, with WHIO-TV serving as a trusted platform for Flyers fans to follow their beloved team. Despite the changes and evolutions both organizations have undergone over the years, the commitment to the community and the shared passion for basketball have remained at the heart of this enduring relationship.

Bringing the Excitement Back to the Airwaves

After a hiatus of nearly a decade, WHIO-TV is thrilled to once again bring the excitement of Flyers basketball to the airwaves. The network will broadcast two regular-season games this season: the matchup against Northwestern on November 9th and the clash with Lehigh on December 7th. This marks the first time a regular-season Flyers game has aired on WHIO-TV since March 8, 2014, when the team faced off against Richmond to close out the 2013-14 season.

Celebrating the Community's Passion for the Game

"The long-standing relationship between WHIO-TV and Dayton Flyers basketball has spanned decades and was a cornerstone of our local sports community," said Dayton Vice-President Director of Athletics Neil Sullivan. "As each of our businesses changed and evolved, we continued our commitment to the community, and a passion for basketball remains at the heart of this relationship. We are excited for this opportunity to bring the excitement of the game to fans throughout the region once again on WHIO-TV."Echoing these sentiments, Darren Moore, Vice-President and General Manager of WHIO-TV and Radio, expressed the network's pride in once again broadcasting Flyers games. "WHIO has celebrated a relationship with UD Basketball in both radio and television for over 50 years," he said. "There's nothing bigger in our community. We're proud to again broadcast two games this season on Channel 7."

Anticipating the Remainder of the Season

While the excitement surrounding the return of Flyers basketball to WHIO-TV is palpable, fans eagerly await the announcement of the remaining television outlets and game times for the University of Dayton men's basketball schedule. This highly anticipated information is set to be revealed at a later date, further fueling the community's passion for the Flyers' upcoming season.