Dayton holds on for 53-51 win over Rhode Island
DAYTON, Ohio -- — Toumani Camara scored 18 points and Dayton held off Rhode Island for a 53-51 win on Friday night.
Dayton led 49-42 with 2:49 remaining. After a layup by Sebastian Thomas drew Rhode Island within 49-47 with 14 seconds to go the Flyers closed it out with four free throws in four attempts.
DaRon Holmes II had 12 points for Dayton (14-7, 6-2 Atlantic 10 Conference), which earned its fourth consecutive home victory. Kobe Elvis added 11 points.
Makhi Mitchell had 12 points for the Rams (12-7, 3-4).
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Mike Roberts
- Ron Groover
- Earl Walton
2024-25 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason | 6-1 | - | 15-5 |
| VCU | 5-1 | 0.5 | 15-4 |
| Saint Louis | 4-1 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Duquesne | 4-2 | 1.5 | 9-10 |
| Dayton | 3-3 | 2.5 | 13-6 |
| Saint Joseph's | 3-3 | 2.5 | 12-7 |
| Massachusetts | 3-3 | 2.5 | 8-11 |
| St. Bonaventure | 3-4 | 3 | 15-5 |
| Rhode Island | 3-4 | 3 | 14-5 |
| George Washington | 2-3 | 3 | 13-5 |
| Loyola Chicago | 2-3 | 3 | 11-7 |
| La Salle | 2-3 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Davidson | 2-4 | 3.5 | 12-7 |
| Richmond | 2-4 | 3.5 | 7-12 |
| Fordham | 0-5 | 5 | 8-10 |
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