Dayton Edges UNLV in Thrilling Finish

In a thrilling college basketball matchup, the No. 22 Dayton Flyers narrowly defeated the UNLV Runnin' Rebels 66-65 after a last-second shot by Dedan Thomas Jr. missed the mark. Despite a strong 16-point performance from Thomas Jr., Dayton's Malachi Smith clinched the game with a decisive three-point play in the final seconds. The Flyers have entered the AP Top 25 and extended their home winning streak to 25 games. The game featured multiple lead changes and intense competition, with Nate Santos contributing significantly with 14 points. Dayton continues their strong season and looks forward to facing Cincinnati following their recent victory over Marquette.