Fordham Rams @ Dayton Flyers
Jordan Derkack's double-double propels Dayton past Fordham 63-56 in Atlantic 10 Conference opener
DAYTON, Ohio -- — Jordan Derkack totaled 15 points and 14 rebounds to power Dayton to a 63-56 victory over Fordham on Wednesday in an Atlantic 10 Conference opener.
Jaiun Simon and Javon Bennett both added 11 points for the Flyers (10-4, 1-0).
The Rams (9-5, 0-1) were led by Dejour Reaves with 18 points, six assists and three steals. Akira Jacobs added 12 points.
Dayton took the lead for good with 19:14 to go in the first half. The score was 30-24 at halftime, with Simon racking up eight points. Dayton used a 7-0 run in the second half to build a 13-point lead at 41-28 with 14:29 left in the half before finishing off the win.
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Game Information
Dayton, OH
Referee:Pat Driscoll
Referee:Jeff Clark
Referee:Connor Mooney
2025-26 Standings
| Atlantic 10 Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 15-3 | - | 29-6 |
| VCU | 15-3 | - | 28-8 |
| Saint Joseph's | 13-5 | 2 | 24-12 |
| Dayton | 12-6 | 3 | 25-12 |
| George Mason | 11-7 | 4 | 23-10 |
| Davidson | 10-8 | 5 | 20-14 |
| Duquesne | 9-9 | 6 | 18-15 |
| George Washington | 8-10 | 7 | 19-16 |
| Fordham | 8-10 | 7 | 17-15 |
| Rhode Island | 7-11 | 8 | 16-16 |
| Richmond | 5-13 | 10 | 15-17 |
| La Salle | 5-13 | 10 | 9-23 |
| St. Bonaventure | 4-14 | 11 | 17-17 |
| Loyola Chicago | 4-14 | 11 | 9-24 |
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