- Matchup: George Washington Colonials vs. Dayton Flyers
- Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
- Venue: UD Arena, Dayton, OH
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The George Washington Colonials (11-4) visit UD Arena on Tuesday with hopes of besting the Dayton Flyers (11-4).
In their previous outing, the Colonials secured a victory against La Salle, defeating them 77-55. George Washington recorded a shooting percentage of 48.4% (30 of 62) and managed to hit 9 of 26 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 8 of 12 attempts for a rate of 66.7%. On the boards, the Colonials grabbed 42 rebounds, including 12 offensive ones, and contributed 18 assists while forcing 8 turnovers and earning 6 steals. Defensively, they held La Salle to a 38.2% shooting percentage, as the opponent made 21 of 55 attempts. La Salle compiled 14 assists and secured 27 rebounds (7 offensive, 20 defensive) but did not record any blocks. They struggled at the free-throw line, making only 8 of 15 shots (53.3%) and connecting on 5 of their 17 three-point attempts. In terms of fouls, George Washington accumulated 14 while La Salle totaled 10.
Rafael Castro was a standout player in this game, scoring 26 points off 11 field goals from 15 attempts. He played for 32 minutes, collected 14 rebounds, shot 73.3% from the floor, and contributed 2 assists.
The Colonials enter this clash with an impressive record of 11-4 for the season. They have an average of 12.7 turnovers per game and commit around 18.3 fouls per contest. As a team, George Washington averages 38.9 rebounds and has tallied 252 assists this season, ranking 60th in Division 1 for passes made. They are shooting 36.8% from long range (145 of 394) and achieving 73.9% from the free-throw line, averaging 87.7 points per game (31st in the nation) on 49.3% shooting overall.
On the defensive front, the Colonials are pushing their opponents into 13.4 turnovers each game and are averaging 18.4 personal fouls per contest. They allow a 31.3% success rate from three-point range and are ranked 161st in Division 1 for the points allowed per game (72.5). Their defense permits a field goal percentage of 43.4% (384 of 884) and gives up 30.7 rebounds per game, ranking them 277th in the country for assists conceded, having allowed 220 throughout the season.
In their latest game, the Dayton Flyers emerged victorious with a narrow 70-68 win over Loyola. Dayton allowed Loyola a total of 37 boards (13 offensive). The Flyers shot 30.0% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 30 attempts, and converted 3 of 5 free throws (60.0%). Defensively, they let Loyola shoot 42.4% from the field, making 28 of 66 shots, while they themselves finished 21 of 56 from the floor (37.5%). From the three-point line, Dayton made 7 of 23 attempts (30.4%), while excelling at the free-throw line with an 84.0% success rate (21 of 25). Loyola committed 21 fouls, enabling the Flyers a total of 25 charity shots. They also recorded 11 steals in this game and finished with 23 total rebounds (17 defensive, 6 offensive).
Key performer Javon Bennett contributed significantly for the Flyers, scoring 24 points from 7 field goals out of 18 attempts (38.9%) while also pulling down 3 boards and providing 4 assists over 38 minutes of play.
The Flyers also hold an 11-4 record this season. They average 15.8 fouls per game and successfully hit 73.9% of their attempts from the free-throw line. Averaging 14.4 assists per game (ranking 185th nationally), they turn the ball over 11.1 times on average. With a total of 1,168 points scored this season (77.9 per game) and grabbing 33.4 rebounds on average, Dayton has shot 45.4% from the floor, ranking them 189th in the nation.
Defensively, Dayton ranks 86th for points allowed per game with 69.2. They force 16.5 turnovers per game, allowing opponents to shoot 43.1% from the field (164th in D-1). Their defense permits a 36.3% three-point shooting rate and opponents convert 69.0% of their free throws. The Flyers yield 12.6 assists and 35.6 rebounds per game, ranked 123rd and 247th, respectively, in college basketball.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA spread?
Prediction: Bet on Dayton
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