DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — One local university is getting ready to play in the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. The Wright State Raiders arrived in Philadelphia early Wednesday afternoon ahead of their game against Virginia this Friday.

“Just to wake up and have another day. When you’re rooted in humility and gratitude, it gives you your best chance to be present. When you can have that be your lead foot, all the performance all the pressure of it starts to fade away, and that’s what we’re hoping for.”

The Virginia Cavaliers are approaching their matchup against the Wright State Raiders. Here are three things fans should keep an eye on.

DAYTON - The Wright State baseball team (5-12) will open the Horizon League portion of its schedule this weekend against Milwaukee at Nischwitz Stadium this

One reason Wright State jumped from eighth last year to Horizon League champs was a massive defensive makeover, going from ninth to third in the conference in points allowed per game and 330th to 187th nationally in points per possession.

BOTTOM LINE: Jorey Buwalda and Milwaukee host Breezie Williams and Wright State in Horizon action. The Panthers are 4-7 on their home court. Milwaukee is 0-1 in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The Raiders are 2-9 in Horizon play. Wright State has a 1 ...

The Virginia Cavaliers are preparing for their matchup against Wright State. Head coach Ryan Odom sat down with the media to discuss expectations.