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Dayton Flyers begin basketball season against NJIT on November 2

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 2:02 PM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

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Summary

The Dayton Flyers men's basketball team is set to open their 2026-27 season against the New Jersey Institute of Technology on November 2. This matchup marks the first meeting between the two teams, with NJIT transitioning to Division I in the 2006-07 season. Last season, NJIT ended with a 16-17 record, achieving their best conference mark at 10-6 despite facing seven consecutive losing seasons since 2019. Dayton has a strong record on opening night, having won their first game for 21 straight seasons. Other confirmed games on their schedule include an exhibition against Notre Dame on October 17 and a matchup with Cincinnati on November 14.

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Key Details

•Game scheduled for November 2, the first day of college basketball season.
•Dayton has won its opening game for 21 consecutive years.
•NJIT seeks improvement after finishing last season 16-17.
•Dayton's schedule also includes games against Notre Dame and Cincinnati.

Latest Updates

2:02 PMYahoo Sports — Dayton basketball: Flyers will open season against America East opponent

What they're saying

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Jun. 4—The Dayton Flyers men's basketball team will open the 2026-27 season on Nov. 2 against the New Jersey Institute of Technology, according to a report on Wednesday, June 3, by Jon Rothstein, of CBS Sports. Nov. 2 is a Monday. It's the first day college basketball teams can play. Dayton has never played NJIT, which moved to Division I in the 2006-07 season. NJIT plays in the America East ...
— Yahoo Sports

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