WHIO StaffSat, March 7, 2026 at 2:32 AM UTC·1 min readThe University of Dayton men’s basketball team’s six-game losing streak ended against the VCU Rams on Friday night.
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Senior guard Javon Bennett led Dayton with 17 points while De’Shayne Montgomery had a double-double: 13 points and 10 rebounds as the Rams won, 68-62, at the UD Arena.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThis was Dayton’s first loss on Senior Night since 2011.
Four seniors, Javon Bennett, Jacob Conner, Jordan Derkack, and Keonte Jones, were recognized before the game.
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UD shot 11-of 32 from the field in the second half, including 2-14 from three-point range.
The Flyers also made 8-of-15 free throws.
The Rams’ win helped their NCAA Tournament chances.
Dayton falls to 21-10 overall and 12-6 in the Atlantic 10.
They will be the No. 4 overall seed in the 2026 Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Championship in Pittsburgh.
The Flyers’ next game will be on Friday, March 13, in the A-10 Quarterfinals at 2 p.m.
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