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Dayton @ Cincinnati Game Overview
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Last Meeting ( Dec 20, 2024 ) Dayton 59, Cincinnati 66
A long-standing rivalry renews Tuesday night when Cincinnati hosts Dayton in the 93rd all-time meeting between the two schools.
The two teams split the last two meetings, both held at Heritage Bank Center in downtown Cincinnati, with the Bearcats prevailing 66-59 last season and Dayton claiming an 82-68 win in 2023. This season, the rivalry moves back to an on-campus rotation.
Tuesday marks the first game between the two schools at an on-campus arena since 2010 when the Flyers beat the Bearcats 81-66 in the second round of the NIT.
The Bearcats (2-0) won their second straight to open the season last Friday with a 74-64 win over Georgia State.
Baba Miller opened the season with 18 points and 10 rebounds in the Bearcats' 94-63 victory over Western Carolina on Nov. 3 before registering another double-double (24 points, 11 rebounds) and three blocks on 8-of-9 shooting from the field against Georgia State, becoming the first Bearcat to open a season with consecutive double-doubles since Bobby Brannen in 1997-98.
"You just want to play against the best teams and the best programs," said Cincinnati coach Wes Miller. "You want to have the opportunity to really build your team throughout your non-conference schedule. Dayton is one of the best teams. We don't think of it as a non-Power Four game. It's a Power Four game to us. I think anybody who watches basketball thinks that."
Dayton (2-0) won exhibitions against Penn State and Bowling Green and their first two regular-season games against Canisius and Maryland-Baltimore County.
"I think it's great for both schools," said Dayton coach Anthony Grant of the rivalry. "I can remember the day we would do that on a regular basis. This is the next rendition of the game. I'm really grateful that they're willing to continue the series. They've got a really good team. I think our guys will be excited to play. I think their guys will be excited to play. It should be a great atmosphere."
In a 77-71 home win over Maryland-Baltimore County Saturday, Dayton had all five starters in double-digits for the Flyers, with Javon Bennett leading the way with 16. Senior transfer Keonte Jones added 12 points, going 5-for-5 from the field, along with five steals, three rebounds and a pair of blocks.
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DAY vs CINInjury report
Dayton's Injuries
| Player | POS | Status | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Dickey | G | Questionable - Undisclosed( Feb 14, '26) | Feb 14, '26 | |
| Dickey is battling an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the court for the Flyers. | ||||
| J. McKie | G | Out - Shoulder( Oct 18, '25) | Oct 18, '25 | |
| McKie underwent shoulder surgery and will not take the court for the Flyers. He will miss the entire 2025-26 season | ||||
Cincinnati's Injuries
| Player | POS | Status | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. McKinley | F | Questionable - Undisclosed( Feb 27, '26) | Feb 27, '26 | |
| McKinley is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the court for the Bearcats. | ||||
| J. Rodriguez | G | Questionable - Undisclosed( Feb 27, '26) | Feb 27, '26 | |
| Rodriguez is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the court for the Bearcats. | ||||
| J. Haynes | F | Questionable - Lower Body( Oct 13, '25) | Oct 13, '25 | |
| Haynes is battling a lower-body injury and is uncertain to take the court for the Bearcats. | ||||
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Offense vs Defense
Key Stats League ranks in parenthesis
| OFFENSE |
Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | DEFENSE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.0 | (209) | FG% | (53) | 36.4 |
| 26.5 | (318) | FGM | (27) | 22.0 |
| 51.0 | (347) | FGA | (56) | 60.5 |
| 27.9 | (242) | 3P% | (131) | 31.9 |
| 6.0 | (220) | 3PM | (139) | 7.5 |
| 21.5 | (204) | 3PA | (166) | 23.5 |
| 72.3 | (64) | FT% | (73) | 75.0 |
| 23.5 | (9) | FTM | (32) | 12.0 |
| 32.5 | (22) | FTA | (45) | 16.0 |
| League Avg. |
|---|
| 44.1 |
| 27.1 |
| 61.5 |
| 32.3 |
| 7.9 |
| 24.5 |
| 70.1 |
| 15.2 |
| 21.6 |
More Stats
| OFFENSE |
Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | DEFENSE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.0 | (302) | REB | (151) | 32.0 |
| 7.0 | (322) | OREB | (19) | 9.5 |
| 21.0 | (241) | DREB | (79) | 22.5 |
| 15.5 | (207) | AST | (138) | 12.5 |
| 6.5 | (94) | TO | (57) | 19.5 |
| 2.4 | (133) | AST/TO | (60) | 0.6 |
| 11.0 | (142) | STL | (191) | 8.0 |
| 4.5 | (214) | BLK | (40) | 2.0 |
| League Avg. |
|---|
| 33.7 |
| 9.9 |
| 23.8 |
| 14.5 |
| 13.6 |
| 1.1 |
| 7.8 |
| 3.5 |
Points
| OFFENSE |
Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | DEFENSE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82.5 | (218) | Points | (18) | 63.5 |
| 46.0 | (30) | 1st Half | (46) | 29.0 |
| 36.5 | (30) | 2nd Half | (46) | 34.5 |
| League Avg. |
|---|
| 77.3 |
| 36.8 |
| 40.2 |