- Matchup: Dayton Flyers vs George Washington Colonials
- Date: Friday, February 27, 2026
- Venue: Charles E. Smith Center, Washington, DC
- Broadcast: ESPN2
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The Dayton Flyers (19-9) will travel to the Charles E. Smith Center on Friday to take on the George Washington Colonials (16-12).
In their latest game, the Dayton Flyers triumphed over Saint Louis with a score of 77-62. The Flyers finished with 14 personal fouls, while Saint Louis recorded 22. From three-point range, Dayton converted 5 out of 21 attempts. Saint Louis made 81.3% of their free throws, hitting 13 out of 16 attempts. The Saint Louis team grabbed 30 rebounds, including 6 offensive boards, but failed to block any shots. They also recorded 10 assists and 5 steals. Defensively, Dayton allowed 40% shooting from the field (22 of 55). The Flyers produced 18 assists and forced 15 turnovers, securing 5 steals. On the boards, they accumulated 30 rebounds with 5 on the offensive end. Dayton executed 75% on free-throw attempts, making 21 of 28. The Flyers finished the game shooting 47.1% from the field (24 of 51) and made 8 out of 20 from behind the arc.
A notable performance came from Amael L’Etang, who scored 26 points on 6 of 11 shooting. He played for 30 minutes and grabbed 10 rebounds while recording 3 assists.
The Dayton Flyers come into this matchup with a 19-9 record. They average 76.2 points per game, ranking 171st in Division 1, while shooting 45.1% from the field. The Flyers have a three-point shooting percentage of 33.9% (210 of 620) and convert 75.2% of their free throws. As a team, they average 32.9 rebounds per game and have a total of 404 assists this season, placing them 151st in Division 1 for assists. They commit around 11.9 turnovers per game and average 16.6 personal fouls.
Defensively, the Flyers force an average of 15.3 turnovers and commit 20.8 personal fouls per game. They allow 36.1% shooting from beyond the arc and rank 93rd in Division 1 in points allowed per game (70.7). Dayton’s defense gives up a shooting percentage of 43.6% (679 of 1,557) and concedes 34.3 rebounds per game. They are ranked 105th in Division 1 for assists allowed, having given up 351 this year.
In their last matchup, the George Washington Colonials secured a decisive win against La Salle with a score of 104-77. The Colonials totaled 31 rebounds (24 defensive and 7 offensive) and made 11 turnovers while registering 8 steals. La Salle was called for 16 personal fouls, allowing George Washington 20 free throw attempts, of which they converted 16 at an 80% rate. The Colonials excelled from three-point range, making 10 out of 22 attempts (45.5%). Overall, they shot 39 for 58 from the field, achieving a remarkable 67.2% shooting percentage. Defensively, the Colonials allowed La Salle to make 24 out of 58 attempts from the floor, equating to 41.4%, while also conceding 11 offensive rebounds.
Luke Hunger played a pivotal role for the Colonials, scoring 20 points in 30 minutes on the court and dishing out 2 assists. He shot impressively, making 8 of 9 attempts for an 88.9% field goal percentage, and grabbed 7 rebounds.
The George Washington Colonials hold a record of 16-12 this season. Offensively, they are shooting 47.5% from the field, ranking 51st in Division 1. They have accumulated 2,342 points this season, averaging 83.6 points per game, and collect 37.7 rebounds per outing. The Colonials average 16.0 assists per game, putting them 68th in the country, while committing 12.6 turnovers and 18.1 fouls on average. They succeed on 73.6% of their free throws.
Defensively, George Washington ranks 183rd in the NCAA for points per game allowed (73.8). They generate an average of 12.8 turnovers per game while allowing opponents to shoot 44.3% from the field (189th nationally). They concede 32.9% from three-point range (227 of 691) and allow 71.6% of free throw attempts. Additionally, they permit an average of 15.3 assists and 31.8 rebounds per game, ranking 307th and 47th in college basketball, respectively.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Back Dayton
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