Dayton Flyers Defeat George Mason 82-67

Dayton men's basketball team earns second straight win with dominant road victory.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The Dayton Flyers men's basketball team defeated the George Mason Patriots 82-67 in a wire-to-wire victory on the road. Javon Bennett led all scorers with 22 points, while Amael L'Etang recorded a career-high 21 points and 6 rebounds. The Flyers shot a season-best 55.8% from the field as they improved their record to 17-9 overall and 8-5 in the Atlantic 10 Conference.

Why it matters

This win snaps a four-game losing streak for Dayton against George Mason and hands the Patriots just their second home loss of the season. The Flyers are now riding a two-game winning streak, their longest in over a month, as they look to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season.

The details

Dayton dominated from start to finish, leading by as many as 19 points in the second half. The Flyers' balanced scoring attack and efficient shooting proved too much for George Mason to overcome. Dayton's defense also stifled the Patriots, who struggled to find their rhythm throughout the game.

  • The Flyers' last win over George Mason came in 2020.

The players

Javon Bennett

Dayton's leading scorer with 22 points in the game.

Amael L'Etang

Recorded a career-high 21 points and 6 rebounds for the Flyers.

De'Shayne Montgomery

Added 10 points for Dayton.

George Mason Patriots

Suffered their second home loss of the season with this defeat.

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What they’re saying

“This was a statement win for us on the road against a tough conference opponent. Our guys came out focused and executed our game plan to perfection.”

— Anthony Grant, Dayton Head Coach

What’s next

The Flyers will return home to UD Arena to host Duquesne on Sunday at 2 p.m.

The takeaway

Dayton's dominant performance on both ends of the floor showcases their potential to make a strong push in the final stretch of the Atlantic 10 season. If the Flyers can maintain this level of play, they could be a team to watch come conference tournament time.