VCU and Dayton Face Off in Atlantic 10 Championship

Live updates as the two teams compete for the conference title

Mar. 15, 2026 at 5:48pm

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The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Rams and the University of Dayton Flyers are set to face off in the Atlantic 10 Conference championship game. The two teams will battle it out on the court to determine the conference champion.

Why it matters

The Atlantic 10 is a highly competitive college basketball conference, and the championship game is an important event that will determine which team earns an automatic bid to the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.

The details

VCU and Dayton are both strong programs within the Atlantic 10 Conference. VCU is led by head coach Mike Rhoades, while Dayton is coached by Anthony Grant. Both teams have had successful seasons and are vying for the conference title and the chance to compete in the NCAA Tournament.

  • The game is being played on March 15, 2026.

The players

Mike Rhoades

Head coach of the VCU Rams basketball team.

Anthony Grant

Head coach of the Dayton Flyers basketball team.

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What’s next

The winner of the VCU-Dayton game will receive an automatic bid to the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.

The takeaway

This matchup between VCU and Dayton promises to be an exciting and competitive game, as both teams have had strong seasons and are vying for the Atlantic 10 championship and a spot in the NCAA Tournament.