The University of Dayton men’s basketball team suffered its second home loss of the 2026-27 season on Tuesday night, falling 99-89 to the Siena Saints at UD Arena. The defeat came just three games into the campaign, leaving the Flyers with a 1-2 overall record.
Game highlights
Freshman forward Aiden Derkack continued his strong start to the season, posting his third consecutive double‑double with 25 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Tristian Ford was flawless from the field, making all eight of his shots—including five three‑pointers—for a total of 21 points.
Dayton shot 36 of 66 from the floor but was plagued by 18 turnovers, a factor that Siena capitalized on throughout the contest. Siena’s leading scorer, Tim Ibukunoluwa, topped the Flyers with 23 points, while the Saints converted 28 of 33 free throws.
Key moments
Siena entered halftime with a narrow 46-45 lead. The Flyers briefly surged ahead, holding a 57-55 advantage with 15:36 remaining. However, the Saints responded with a decisive 15-3 run that put them up 70-60.
Dayton rallied, scoring eight straight points to narrow the gap to 70-68 with 8:20 left in the game. Ibukunoluwa answered with a bucket that restored a five‑point margin at 74-70. A three‑pointer by Brendan Coyle with just over three minutes remaining extended the lead to 82-75, and Siena never looked back.
Looking ahead
The Flyers will host the University of Cincinnati on Saturday, Nov. 14, with tip‑off scheduled for 7:30 p.m. WHIO Radio will broadcast the matchup.
Despite the loss, Dayton’s young core showed promise. Derkack’s consistent double‑double production and Ford’s perfect shooting night suggest the team has a solid foundation to build upon as the season progresses.
Original reporting: WHIO-TV Dayton (local) — read the source article.
