Dayton Defeats George Washington 68-66

Flyers rally in final minutes to win close game

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The Dayton Flyers defeated the George Washington Colonials 68-66 in a close basketball game. Dayton rallied in the final minutes to overcome a deficit and secure the victory.

Why it matters

This was an important conference matchup between two teams vying for postseason positioning. The win helps Dayton maintain its standing in the conference standings.

The details

Dayton was led by strong performances from Toumani L'Etang, who scored 10 points, and Mustapha Simon, who added 9 points. George Washington was paced by James Bennett's 14 points, but ultimately came up short against the Flyers' late-game surge.

  • The game was played on February 28, 2026.

The players

Toumani L'Etang

A Dayton player who scored 10 points in the game.

Mustapha Simon

A Dayton player who scored 9 points in the game.

James Bennett

A George Washington player who scored a team-high 14 points.

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The takeaway

Dayton's comeback win over George Washington in a close conference matchup demonstrates the team's resilience and ability to win tight games, which will be important as they push for a strong finish to the season.