Dayton splits two games with win over NJIT, loss to Northern Illinois
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 4:42 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
The University of Dayton men’s basketball team opened the 2026-27 season by splitting their first two home games this week. On November 6, Dayton secured an 89-56 victory against NJIT, highlighted by Aiden Derkack's 21 points and 11 rebounds. However, they suffered an 81-76 overtime defeat to Northern Illinois on November 4. Derkack recorded another double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds in that loss. Dayton is set to host Siena on November 10 and Cincinnati on November 14 at the UD Arena.
- •Dayton won 89-56 against NJIT on November 6.
- •Aiden Derkack scored 21 points in the NJIT game.
- •Dayton lost 81-76 in overtime to Northern Illinois.
- •Derkack also had 20 points against Northern Illinois.
- •Dayton hosts Siena on November 10 and Cincinnati on November 14.
- 4:42 AMYahoo Sports — Inside Flyer Basketball: Dayton splits 2 home games this week
"The University of Dayton men’s basketball team split two games to start the 2026-27 season.
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