US EditionDayton Basketball: Dayton Seeks First Second-Round NIT Victory in 16 Years Saturday at UNC Wilmington
UNC Wilmington Seahawks (27-6) and Dayton Flyers (24-11) face off in the NIT postseason basketball game showcasing strong offensive and defensive stats for both teams.
- On Saturday, UNC Wilmington will host Dayton at 7 p.m. EDT in Wilmington, North Carolina for a National Invitation Tournament second-round matchup.
- Dayton advanced by defeating Bradley 80-66 on Wednesday in the first round at Carver Arena, while Wilmington rallied from 14 points down to beat Yale 68-67.
- Dayton averages 71.2 points while shooting 45.2% from the field, with guard Javon Bennett contributing 16.5 points and 35.3% three-point accuracy.
- A victory advances either program further in the National Invitation Tournament, with Dayton's 4-2 record in one-possession games offering close-game experience.
- Associated Press generated this story using Data Skrive technology and Sportradar data; multiple statistical lines appear across sections of the published report.
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The Independent OnlineUNC Wilmington and Dayton square off in NIT
Dayton Flyers (24-11, 14-7 A-10) at UNC Wilmington Seahawks (27-6, 15-4 CAA)
UNCW Coach Takayo Siddle previews “unbelievable opportunity” ahead of NIT game vs. Dayton
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — UNCW will host Dayton in the second round of the NIT on Saturday, a matchup Head Coach Takayo Siddle described as “an unbelievable opportunity” for the team and the city. Siddle said the Seahawks earned the opportunity after taking care of business on the road at Yale and now face what he called an NCAA tournament-level team. The game is expected to bring significant energy to Wilmington. UNCW enters the game building off…
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UNC Wilmington and Dayton play in NIT matchup
The UNC Wilmington Seahawks and Dayton Flyers meet in the National Invitation Tournament. Saturday's meeting is the first this season for the two teams. UNC Wilmington is 15-4 against the CAA, and Dayton is 14-7 against the A-10.
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