- Matchup: Dayton Flyers vs Duquesne Dukes
- Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
- Venue: UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, Pittsburgh, PA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
This page may include affiliate links at no extra cost to you, thanks for your support.
The Dayton Flyers (12-4) head to UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse this Tuesday to challenge the Duquesne Dukes (9-7).
In their recent outing, the Dayton Flyers triumphed over George Washington with a final score of 79-72. The Flyers committed 16 personal fouls compared to George Washington’s 25. They converted 10 out of 28 attempts from beyond the arc, while George Washington achieved a 60.0% success rate at the free-throw line, making 12 of 20. On the boards, George Washington collected 33 rebounds (13 offensive, 20 defensive) but failed to record any blocks. In the assist column, George Washington managed 9, alongside 6 steals. Defensively, Dayton permitted their opponents to shoot 48.1% from the field, allowing 25 of 52 shots to find the net. The Flyers recorded 17 assists, forced 19 turnovers, and achieved 14 steals in the process. They collected a total of 28 rebounds, which included 11 offensive boards. At the charity stripe, Dayton excelled, converting 27 out of 30 free-throw attempts, equating to an impressive 90.0%. Overall, Dayton achieved a field-goal percentage of 41.8% (23 of 55) and connected on 6 out of their 20 three-point attempts.
Javon Bennett played a crucial role in the victory, scoring 20 points on 4-of-20 shooting. He logged 38 minutes on the floor and collected 1 rebound while contributing 2 assists.
This season, the Flyers hold a record of 12-4. They average 11.1 turnovers per game and commit 15.8 fouls per matchup. As a collective unit, Dayton is securing 33.1 rebounds per game and has accumulated 233 assists, ranking 216th in the nation for assists. Their three-point shooting stands at 31.9% (121 of 379), while they maintain a free throw percentage of 75.0%. Offensively, they are averaging 77.9 points per game (163rd nationally) and hitting 45.1% of their field-goal attempts.
On the defensive side, the Flyers force an average of 16.9 turnovers per game and draw 21.3 personal fouls. They concede 36.3% from beyond the arc and rank 81st nationally for points per game allowed, at 69.4. Their opponents shoot 43.3% from the field (394 of 909), and Dayton allows an average of 35.6 rebounds per game. Currently, they rank 75th in Division I for assists given up, having allowed 198 throughout the season.
In their last game, the Duquesne Dukes suffered a defeat, falling 97-90 to Saint Joseph’s. In the rebounding battle, the Dukes allowed Saint Joseph’s to gather a total of 32 boards (11 offensive). Their three-point shooting was only 31.0%, making 9 out of 29 attempts, while they shot 22 of 29 from the free-throw line for 75.9%. The Dukes allowed Saint Joseph’s to make 33 of 68 field-goal attempts, giving them an effective shooting rate of 48.5%. Duquesne finished the game shooting 45.9%, hitting 34 of 74 attempts from the floor, but only converted 9 out of their 34 three-point tries (26.5%). They were successful with 13 free throws, achieving an impressive 86.7%. Saint Joseph’s committed 12 fouls, resulting in 15 free-throw attempts for the Dukes, who also turned the ball over 14 times while securing 8 steals. The Dukes grabbed a total of 31 rebounds, split between 19 defensive and 12 offensive boards.
Tarence Guinyard made a significant impact for the Dukes, hitting 9 of 19 from the floor for a shooting percentage of 47.4%, while also grabbing 4 rebounds and scoring 20 points in 39 minutes of play, along with 5 assists.
Duquesne currently posts a record of 9-7 this season. On offense, the Dukes rank 28th nationally with a 49.6% shooting percentage. They have scored 1,381 points total, averaging 86.3 points per game, and they secure 37.3 rebounds each outing. The Dukes assist their teammates 17.3 times per game (47th in the nation) but commit an average of 14.2 turnovers. They also average 20.7 personal fouls per game, converting 71.0% at the free-throw line.
Defensively, Duquesne allows their opponents to shoot 33.9% from three-point range (130 of 383) and 74.7% from the free-throw line. They give up 13.3 assists and 33.7 rebounds per contest, ranking 187th and 135th respectively in these areas. The Dukes are positioned 312th nationally for points allowed per game, surrendering 79.1. They force 13.3 turnovers per game while allowing opponents to shoot 43.9% from the floor (199th in college basketball).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Dayton
Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you sign up or make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission always at no extra cost to you. Thanks for helping us keep this site running.
