The University of Dayton men’s basketball squad suffered a disappointing home loss Saturday night, dropping an overtime contest to the Northern Illinois Huskies, 81-76, at the UD Arena.
Key moments
Northern Illinois took charge in the extra period. Junior guard David Douglas led the Huskies with 27 points, while senior forward Max Weisbrod added 14. Weisbrod’s clutch three‑pointer with 13 seconds left in regulation tied the game at 67‑67, sending it to overtime. He then knocked down another three with 22 seconds remaining in the extra session, pushing NIU ahead 79‑74.
Dayton fought back, narrowing the gap to 79‑76, but could not convert the final possession, sealing the defeat.
Flyers’ performance
Senior forward Aiden Derkack posted a double‑double for the second straight game, tallying 20 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Landen Joseph contributed 19 points, and forward Amael L’Etang added 16. Despite the solid individual effort, the Flyers were out‑rebounded 43‑29, with NIU grabbing 13 offensive boards that produced 10 second‑chance points.
The loss leaves Dayton at 1‑1 overall as the season opens, highlighting areas for improvement, particularly on the glass and in closing out tight games.
Looking ahead
The Flyers will return to action on Tuesday, Nov. 10, when they host Siena at 7 p.m. The game will be broadcast on WHIO Radio, giving fans another chance to see the team rebound from Saturday’s setback.
Coach Anthony Grant emphasized the need for the squad to stay disciplined and capitalize on rebounding opportunities moving forward. “We know what we’re capable of,” he said. “Now it’s about executing in the clutch and controlling the boards.”
Original reporting: WHIO-TV Dayton (local) — read the source article.
