29-01-2025
Flyers suffer worst loss of the season, 75-53 to St. Bonaventure
ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – The University of Dayton men's basketball team fell flat at St. Bonaventure on Tuesday night, falling 75-53 to the Bonnies in Atlantic 10 action at the Reilly Center.
It's the Flyers' largest loss of the season (22 points) and worst loss ever to St. Bonaventure.
The Flyers could not overcome a scorching shooting performance from the Bonnies, who shot 50.9% from the floor and 48% from beyond the three-point line. UD shot 40.4% from the floor and 33.3% from downtown.
Senior Nate Santos was Dayton's high scorer, leading the team with 12 points. Fellow senior Enoch Cheeks also finished the game in double-digits with 10. Junior Isaac Jack had nine points and four rebounds off the bench.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS.480 – St. Bonaventure's three-point shooting percentage on the night.9 – points for Isaac Jack, his best output since his first game of the season against Ball State (Nov. 13)7 – free throw attempts for the Flyers in the contest, a low for the season.5 – consecutive games UD has shot .400 or better (.404 tonight).4 – assists in the contest for both Javon Bennett and Malachi Smith.
UP NEXT• Dayton's road swing continues with a trip to Chaifetz Arena to take on Saint Louis on Friday, Jan. 31.• The game will tip at 7 p.m. ET and be televised on ESPN2 the Atlantic 10's Friday Night Showcase on ESPN.
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