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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason | 5-0 | - | 17-1 |
| Dayton | 4-0 | 0.5 | 13-4 |
| Saint Louis | 3-0 | 1 | 15-1 |
| George Washington | 3-1 | 1.5 | 12-5 |
| Richmond | 2-2 | 2.5 | 12-5 |
| VCU | 2-2 | 2.5 | 11-6 |
| Davidson | 2-2 | 2.5 | 10-6 |
| Saint Joseph's | 2-2 | 2.5 | 10-7 |
| Fordham | 1-3 | 3.5 | 10-7 |
| Rhode Island | 1-3 | 3.5 | 10-7 |
| Duquesne | 1-3 | 3.5 | 9-8 |
| La Salle | 1-3 | 3.5 | 5-12 |
| Loyola Chicago | 1-4 | 4 | 5-13 |
| St. Bonaventure | 0-3 | 4 | 11-5 |
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