Fordham Rams @ Dayton Flyers
Jordan Derkack's double-double propels Dayton past Fordham 63-56 in Atlantic 10 Conference opener
DAYTON, Ohio -- — Jordan Derkack totaled 15 points and 14 rebounds to power Dayton to a 63-56 victory over Fordham on Wednesday in an Atlantic 10 Conference opener.
Jaiun Simon and Javon Bennett both added 11 points for the Flyers (10-4, 1-0).
The Rams (9-5, 0-1) were led by Dejour Reaves with 18 points, six assists and three steals. Akira Jacobs added 12 points.
Dayton took the lead for good with 19:14 to go in the first half. The score was 30-24 at halftime, with Simon racking up eight points. Dayton used a 7-0 run in the second half to build a 13-point lead at 41-28 with 14:29 left in the half before finishing off the win.
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Game Information
Dayton, OH
Referee:Pat Driscoll
Referee:Jeff Clark
Referee:Connor Mooney
2025-26 Standings
| Atlantic 10 Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 10-0 | - | 22-1 |
| George Mason | 8-2 | 2 | 20-3 |
| VCU | 8-2 | 2 | 17-6 |
| Saint Joseph's | 7-3 | 3 | 15-8 |
| Dayton | 6-4 | 4 | 15-8 |
| Davidson | 5-5 | 5 | 13-9 |
| Duquesne | 5-5 | 5 | 13-10 |
| Rhode Island | 4-5 | 5.5 | 13-9 |
| George Washington | 4-6 | 6 | 13-10 |
| Richmond | 3-7 | 7 | 13-10 |
| Fordham | 3-7 | 7 | 12-11 |
| La Salle | 3-7 | 7 | 7-16 |
| St. Bonaventure | 2-8 | 8 | 13-10 |
| Loyola Chicago | 2-9 | 8.5 | 6-18 |
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