Dayton’s men’s basketball squad capped off their exhibition run Saturday night with a commanding 88-56 victory over the Morehead State Eagles right there at the UD Arena. It was a statement win, plain and simple, putting everyone on notice about what this team is bringing.
The Scoring Blitz Was Real
The Flyers put on a clinic in balanced scoring, with a ridiculous five players hitting double figures. Amael L’Etang led the charge with 14 points, adding six crucial boards to his tally. Aiden Derkack wasn’t far behind, dropping 13 points and snatching two steals, showing off that two-way game. Malcolm Thomas cleaned up with 11 points and six rebounds, proving he can hit the glass and score. Then you had Zaide Lowery and Damon Fuery, each chipping in 10 points. When you’ve got that many threats, who do you even guard?
Efficiency Crushed the Eagles
It wasn’t just about volume for Dayton, it was about efficiency. They shot 31-of-61 from the field, hitting just over 50 percent overall. In the second half, they turned it up a notch, going 15-of-27. And when Morehead State sent them to the line, they made them pay, converting 14-of-17 free throws. L’Etang was perfect from the charity stripe, going four-of-four. The Flyers took a 42-30 lead into halftime, and by the end of the second half, they had stretched that lead to as many as 34 points. Talk about stepping on the gas and not letting up.
This team looks ready, plain and simple. They open their 2026-27 season on November 2, hosting NJIT at the UD Arena. Tip-off is at 7 p.m., and WHIO Radio will broadcast the game. Can they keep this momentum rolling into the regular season opener? We’re about to find out.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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