Dayton Flyers edge St. Bonaventure Bonnies 72-70

Javon Bennett scores 20 points, Jordan Derkack hits game-winning free throw

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

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The Dayton Flyers defeated the St. Bonaventure Bonnies 72-70 in a close college basketball matchup on Tuesday. Javon Bennett led the Flyers with 20 points, while Jordan Derkack secured the victory with a free throw in the final seconds.

Why it matters

This win keeps the Dayton Flyers in contention for a strong season, as they look to build on their recent success against a tough Atlantic 10 Conference opponent in St. Bonaventure.

The details

The game came down to the wire, with Derkack hitting a free throw with just 2 seconds left on the clock to give Dayton the 72-70 victory. Bennett was the leading scorer for the Flyers, pouring in 20 points to pace the offense.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 4, 2026.

The players

Javon Bennett

A key player for the Dayton Flyers, scoring 20 points in the victory.

Jordan Derkack

Secured the win for Dayton with a free throw in the final seconds of the game.

Dayton Flyers

The college basketball team that defeated St. Bonaventure 72-70.

St. Bonaventure Bonnies

The college basketball team that lost to Dayton in a close 72-70 matchup.

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The takeaway

This close victory over a tough Atlantic 10 opponent shows the Dayton Flyers' resilience and ability to win close games, which will be crucial as they continue their push for a successful season.