- Matchup: Rhode Island Rams vs Dayton Flyers
- Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
- Venue: UD Arena, Dayton, OH
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Rhode Island Rams (12-8) are set to visit the UD Arena on Tuesday to face off against the Dayton Flyers (14-6).
In their last game, the Rhode Island Rams emerged victorious against George Mason, securing a 74-65 win. Rhode Island committed 19 fouls while George Mason finished with 22. From beyond the arc, the Rams managed to sink 4 of their 16 three-point attempts. George Mason, on the other hand, made 19 of 24 free throw attempts, showcasing a 79.2% success rate. The Patriots grabbed 33 rebounds (9 offensive, 24 defensive) but did not register any blocked shots. They accumulated 6 assists and 2 steals during the game. Defensively, Rhode Island held George Mason to a shooting percentage of 44.7%, allowing 21 made shots out of 47 attempts. The Rams also recorded 11 assists, forced 8 turnovers, and achieved 5 steals. In the rebounding department, Rhode Island captured 24 boards, with 6 coming offensively. From the line, the Rams converted 22 of 29 attempts for a 75.9% free throw percentage. Overall, Rhode Island displayed a solid 46.0% shooting percentage, hitting 23 of 50 attempts, including 6 successful threes out of 19 tries.
Jahmere Tripp played a pivotal role in the game, contributing 23 points on 8 of 15 shooting. He logged 32 minutes and secured 7 rebounds, although he did not record any assists.
Currently, Rhode Island boasts a season record of 12-8. The team averages 12.6 turnovers per game and commits 17.9 fouls on a consistent basis. The Rams gather 33.1 rebounds per game and have tallied 223 assists this season, ranking 345th nationally in assists. They hit 30.5% of their three-point shots (145 of 476) and maintain a free throw percentage of 72.5%. Scoring-wise, they average 72.2 points per game, which ranks them 282nd in college basketball, while shooting at a 45.6% clip from the field.
Defensively, Rhode Island forces 14.0 turnovers per game and commits 18.6 personal fouls. They currently rank 62nd nationally for assists allowed, having surrendered 237 so far this season. Opponents shoot 43.4% from the field against them (446 of 1,028), and the Rams allow 31.8 rebounds per game. Additionally, they permit opponents to shoot 35.2% from beyond the arc and are ranked 35th in college basketball for points allowed per game, giving up an average of 66.9.
In their most recent outing, the Dayton Flyers suffered a defeat against Saint Joseph’s, ending with a score of 81-74. The Flyers managed to collect 25 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive boards for a total of 31 throughout the match. Unfortunately, they turned over the ball 15 times but successfully recorded 7 steals. Saint Joseph’s committed 18 personal fouls, leading to 15 free throw attempts for Dayton, of which they converted 9 for a 60.0% free throw rate. From three-point range, the Flyers hit 9 of 23 attempts, achieving a 39.1% success rate. Overall, Dayton shot 28 of 64 from the field, resulting in a shooting percentage of 43.8%. The Flyers allowed Saint Joseph’s to connect on 25 of 60 shots, for a shooting percentage of 41.7%. Moreover, Saint Joseph’s made 10 of 31 three-point attempts for a 32.3% success rate and scored 21 of 26 free throw attempts, giving them an 80.8% success rate at the charity stripe. On the rebounding front, Dayton allowed the opposing team to secure 33 boards (8 offensive).
De’Shayne Montgomery was notable in this contest, scoring 19 points in 38 minutes with 3 assists. He achieved an impressive 61.5% from the floor, hitting 8 of his 13 attempts, and contributed with 7 rebounds.
Dayton holds a record of 14-6 this season. Offensively, the Flyers are shooting 44.9% from the field, ranking them 211th in Division I. They have scored a total of 1,534 points this season, averaging 76.7 points per game, while collecting 33.2 rebounds per contest. Their assist average is 14.3 per game, placing them 178th in college basketball, with 11.4 turnovers per outing. Dayton averages 16.2 personal fouls per game and converts 75.0% of their free throw attempts.
On the defensive front, Dayton ranks 58th in points allowed per game (68.7) and forces 16.4 turnovers on average. They permit opponents to shoot 42.7% from the field, placing them 127th in the nation. Opponents sink 34.9% of their three-point attempts (167 of 478) against them and convert 68.6% of free throw attempts. Dayton allows 12.5 assists and 35.6 rebounds per game, ranking them 111th and 245th in these categories, respectively.
Who will claim victory tonight in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Go with Dayton
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