Dayton defeats Saint Joseph's 77-72 for third straight win

The University of Dayton men's basketball team secured a 77-72 victory over Saint Joseph's, marking their third consecutive win. Nate Santos led the Flyers with 24 points, while Amael L'Etang contributed 14 points and both Javon Bennett and Malachi Smith added 12 each. Dayton established a significant lead, going ahead by as much as 19 points, but faced a late challenge as the Hawks narrowed the gap to three in the final moments. With this win, Dayton improved to 14-6 overall and 4-3 in the Atlantic 10. Their next matchup is against Saint Bonaventure, where they will look to continue their winning streak. The Flyers average 16.2 assists per game, leading the A-10, and are preparing for their upcoming games on the road.