La Salle Explorers @ Dayton Flyers
Dayton earns 84-70 victory against La Salle
DAYTON, Ohio -- — Malachi Smith scored 18 of his 20 points in the second half and Dayton beat La Salle 84-70 on Tuesday in an Atlantic 10 Conference opener.
Smith also contributed five rebounds and six assists for the Flyers (11-3). Amael L'Etang scored 12 points and added five rebounds and five assists. Javon Bennett had 12 points and went 5 of 9 from the field.
Corey McKeithan led the Explorers (8-6) in scoring, finishing with 19 points, four assists and two steals. Daeshon Shepherd and Eric Acker each had 18 points.
Dayton went on a 19-2 run in the first half and led 36-21 at halftime, with Jacob Conner racking up seven points. Dayton pulled away with a 13-2 run in the second half.
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Game Information
Dayton, OH
Referee:Mark Schnur
Referee:Jemel Spearman
Referee:Jeff Pon
2025-26 Standings
| Atlantic 10 Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason | 5-0 | - | 17-1 |
| Saint Louis | 4-0 | 0.5 | 16-1 |
| Dayton | 4-0 | 0.5 | 13-4 |
| Richmond | 3-2 | 2 | 13-5 |
| George Washington | 3-2 | 2 | 12-6 |
| VCU | 3-2 | 2 | 12-6 |
| Davidson | 3-2 | 2 | 11-6 |
| Saint Joseph's | 3-2 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Duquesne | 1-3 | 3.5 | 9-8 |
| Fordham | 1-4 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Rhode Island | 1-4 | 4 | 10-8 |
| La Salle | 1-4 | 4 | 5-13 |
| Loyola Chicago | 1-4 | 4 | 5-13 |
| St. Bonaventure | 0-4 | 4.5 | 11-6 |
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