Dayton secured a crucial 74-65 victory over Rhode Island in a key Atlantic 10 Conference matchup. Nate Santos led the Flyers with 19 points, showcasing his shooting prowess by making 5 of 8 3-pointers. Dayton’s strong perimeter shooting was a key factor in the win, as they shot 37% from beyond the arc compared to Rhode Island’s 10.5%.
The Flyers overcame an early 10-point deficit with a 14-1 run in the first half, taking a 33-30 lead into halftime. Dayton maintained control in the second half, stretching their lead to as many as 20 points before Rhode Island mounted a comeback. Despite the Rams cutting the deficit to six points, Dayton held on for the win.
With the victory, Dayton improved to 19-9 overall and 9-6 in conference play, staying in a three-way tie for fourth place with Saint Joseph’s and Saint Louis. The Flyers have just three games remaining in the regular season, with their next matchup against Richmond at UD Arena.
Senior Day celebrations will be held during the Richmond game, honoring six players including Santos and Rodney Smith, who will graduate in the spring. The Flyers look to build on their momentum as they head towards the end of the season and aim for a strong finish in the Atlantic 10 Conference.
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