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Dayton Flyers Surge Past Davidson, 70-59
Redshirt sophomore Jaiun Simon records first career double-double in Dayton victory
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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The University of Dayton men's basketball team defeated Davidson 70-59 at UD Arena on Sunday evening. The Flyers used a late 7-0 run to pull away from the Wildcats, with redshirt sophomore Jaiun Simon recording his first career double-double with 13 rebounds and 11 points. Junior De'Shayne Montgomery led Dayton with 13 points, while sophomore Amaël L'Etang added 12 points for his fifth straight double-digit scoring effort.
Why it matters
The victory keeps Dayton in the hunt for a strong finish to the regular season in the Atlantic 10 Conference. The Flyers dominated the glass, out-rebounding Davidson 39-18, which was their biggest rebounding advantage of the season.
The details
Dayton shot 45.8% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range, while Davidson shot 44% overall and 38.1% from downtown. The Flyers were led by Montgomery's 13 points, while L'Etang added 12 points and sophomore Bryce Heard scored 10. Senior Keonte Jones dished out a team-high 6 assists, a new career-best for him as a Flyer.
- The game was played on Sunday, February 16, 2026 at UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio.
The players
Jaiun Simon
Redshirt sophomore forward for the Dayton Flyers who recorded his first career double-double with 13 rebounds and 11 points.
De'Shayne Montgomery
Junior guard for the Dayton Flyers who led the team with 13 points in the game.
Amaël L'Etang
Sophomore guard for the Dayton Flyers who scored 12 points, his fifth straight game in double figures.
Bryce Heard
Sophomore guard for the Dayton Flyers who scored 10 points in the victory.
Keonte Jones
Senior guard for the Dayton Flyers who dished out a team-high 6 assists, a new career-best for him.
What’s next
The Flyers will travel to Virginia on Wednesday, February 18th to take on George Mason at EagleBank Arena. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. ET and the game will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network.
The takeaway
Dayton's dominant rebounding performance and balanced scoring attack led them to a key conference victory over Davidson. The Flyers' ability to pull away late in the game showcases their potential to make a strong push in the Atlantic 10 standings down the stretch.
