Dayton rallies to defeat Notre Dame in Spotlight Game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 2:24 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
The University of Dayton men's basketball team rallied from an early deficit to defeat Notre Dame 75-65 on Saturday in the annual CareSource Spotlight Game. Malcolm Thomas led Dayton with 20 points and six rebounds. Notre Dame held an 8-point lead at 34-26 late in the first half, but a late three-pointer from Travis Perry reduced the deficit to 34-29 before halftime. The game remained tight into the final minutes, with both teams trading leads until Dayton secured a 66-62 advantage late in the game. Dayton will host Morehead State for their next exhibition game on October 24.
- •Dayton overcomes an 8-point deficit late in the first half.
- •Malcolm Thomas scores 20 points for Dayton.
- •Game tied at 51 with 9:22 left before Dayton pulls ahead.
- •Devin Brown leads Notre Dame briefly with a late layup.
- •Dayton's next exhibition game is against Morehead State on October 24.
- 2:24 AMYahoo Sports — Dayton comes from behind to beat Notre Dame in Spotlight Game
"The University of Dayton men’s basketball team overcame an early deficit to beat Notre Dame on Saturday.
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