Dayton Snaps Skid With 72-70 Win Over St. Bonaventure

Flyers end 4-game losing streak with victory over Bonnies

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

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The University of Dayton men's basketball team defeated the St. Bonaventure Bonnies 72-70 in an Atlantic 10 matchup on Tuesday evening at UD Arena. The Flyers, who entered the game on a four-game losing streak, were led by strong guard play in the first half, but had to hold off a second-half comeback by the Bonnies before securing the victory.

Why it matters

The win snaps Dayton's longest losing streak since the 2013-14 season and keeps them in the hunt for a top spot in the Atlantic 10 conference standings. For St. Bonaventure, the loss drops them further down in the conference rankings.

The details

Dayton's guards, led by Javon Bennett and Jordan Derkack, powered the Flyers to a 41-30 halftime lead. But St. Bonaventure rallied in the second half, going on a 14-0 run to take the lead. The game remained close down the stretch, with the lead changing hands multiple times. Dayton's Amael L'Etang hit the game-winning free throws with 2.3 seconds left to secure the 72-70 victory.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at UD Arena.
  • Dayton entered the game on a 4-game losing streak, their longest such streak since the 2013-14 season.

The players

Javon Bennett

Dayton's leading scorer in the first half with 16 points.

Jordan Derkack

Dayton guard who scored 9 points off the bench, mostly from the free throw line.

Amael L'Etang

Dayton player who hit the game-winning free throws with 2.3 seconds left.

Cayden Charles

St. Bonaventure player who scored a layup to trim Dayton's lead late in the first half.

Frank Mitchell

St. Bonaventure player who drew a foul and made two free throws to tie the game late.

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What they’re saying

“Darryl Simmons II with a good look to tie it (it would have been a 2-point shot after review) but it comes up short and Dayton snaps their 4-game losing streak.”

— Gabriel Ward, Sports Editor (Flyer News)

What’s next

Dayton will return to action on Friday, Feb. 6, when they travel to Richmond, Va., to take on the VCU Rams at the Siegel Center. The game will tip off at 7 p.m. and can be seen on ESPN2.

The takeaway

Dayton's victory over St. Bonaventure snaps their longest losing streak in nearly a decade, keeping them in contention in the Atlantic 10 conference. The game showcased the Flyers' strong guard play and their ability to hold off a late comeback attempt by the Bonnies.