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Jordan Derkack’s two free throws with just over two seconds left helped Dayton to a 72-70 win over St. Bonaventure at UD Arena.
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Javon Bennett led all scorers with 20 points, while Derkack scored 18 off the bench. Amael L’Etang scored 16 points.
UD was 28 of 33 from the free throw line.
The Flyers improved to 15-8 overall and 6-4 in the Atlantic 10.
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Dayton led, 41-30, at halftime. De’Shayne Montgomery’s steal and dunk gave them the biggest lead, 47-34.
The Bonnies went on a 14-0 run to take a 48-47 lead. Derkack responded with a layup and a Bryce Heard 3-pointer gave the Flyers a 52-50 lead.
From that moment on he stayed close the rest of the way.
St. Bonaventure led, 68-65, with 2:50 left. But a layup by L’Etang reduced the lead to 68-67.
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The game was tied 68-68 with less than a minute left when UD forced a turnover. This led to a Bennett layup to give the Flyers a 70-68 lead. The Bonnies made two free throws to tie the score at 70-70 with 13 seconds left.
Derkack was fouled with two seconds left and made both free throws.
Darryl Simmons missed a three-pointer for the Bonnies at the buzzer.
The Flyers’ next game will be Friday, February 6, when they play VCU at the Siegel Center in Richmond, VA. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
The game will be broadcast on WHIO Radio and also here on WHIO.com.
Photo courtesy of Rick Roshto – www.dblrphoto.com
Photo courtesy of Rick Roshto – www.dblrphoto.com
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