Cincinnati Bearcats Defeat Dayton Flyers 74-62
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Fifth Third Arena
Cincinnati Bearcats 74, Dayton Flyers 62, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Dayton Flyers vs Cincinnati Bearcats?
Cincinnati Bearcats beat Dayton Flyers 74-62 at Fifth Third Arena on November 11, 2025.
In a decisive matchup at the Fifth Third Arena, the Cincinnati Bearcats triumphed over the Dayton Flyers with a final score of 74-62. This victory marks an impressive continuation of Cincinnati's strong start to the season, as they remain undefeated at home with a record of 3-0. The Bearcats have shown resilience and skill, especially in their recent games, winning their last two outings. Their last five games reflect a record of 3-2, with an average of 75.6 points scored and 69.8 points allowed per game.
On the other hand, the Dayton Flyers, who entered the game with a 2-1 record, have also demonstrated solid form, winning their last two games and boasting an overall record of 8-2 in their last ten games. They averaged 78.8 points scored and 70.4 points allowed during that stretch. However, their away record of 3-1 suggests that they have faced challenges on the road, which may have contributed to their performance against Cincinnati.
Historically, this fixture has seen Cincinnati hold a slight edge, with a 1-0 record against Dayton in their previous meeting this season, where the Bearcats secured a victory with a score of 66-59.
The game featured several key scoring plays in the second half, including a layup by Jordan Derkack and free throws from De'Shayne Montgomery, which kept the Flyers competitive. Despite their efforts, Cincinnati maintained control of the game, showcasing their depth and ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any notable absences for either team, indicating that both squads were likely at full strength for this important matchup.
The betting market reflected confidence in Cincinnati's performance, with a home win probability of 1.0, according to the provider. This suggests that the Bearcats were heavily favored to win, and they delivered on those expectations.
Conditions in the arena were conducive to a competitive game, with the Bearcats leveraging their home-court advantage effectively. Viewers were treated to a display of athleticism and skill, with Cincinnati's ability to score effectively and defend well being the key factors in their victory.
Overall, the game highlighted Cincinnati's strong start to the season and their capacity to perform under pressure, while Dayton will need to regroup and address their away performance as they move forward.
Leaders
- PointsDay Day Thomas20Cincinnati Bearcats
- AssistsKerr Kriisa8Cincinnati Bearcats
- ReboundsBaba Miller10Cincinnati Bearcats
- PointsAmaël L'Etang14Dayton Flyers
- AssistsJordan Derkack4Dayton Flyers
- ReboundsAmaël L'Etang8Dayton Flyers
Recent form
Cincinnati Bearcats
Last 10: 5-5Streak W269.4 scored · 66.8 allowed per game4-1 at home
- W74-64vs Georgia State PanthersNov 8
- W94-63vs Western Carolina CatamountsNov 4
- L56-76at Iowa State CyclonesMar 12
- W87-68at Oklahoma State CowboysMar 11
- L67-78at Oklahoma State CowboysMar 8
- L49-54vs Kansas State WildcatsMar 6
- L64-73at Houston CougarsMar 1
- W69-67vs Baylor BearsFeb 26
- W75-63vs TCU Horned FrogsFeb 22
- L59-62at West Virginia MountaineersFeb 20
Dayton Flyers
Last 10: 8-2Streak W278.8 scored · 70.4 allowed per game3-1 away
- W77-71vs UMBC RetrieversNov 8
- W88-48vs Canisius Golden GriffinsNov 4
- L68-73vs Saint Joseph's HawksMar 14
- W79-76at VCU RamsMar 8
- W75-67vs Saint Louis BillikensMar 5
- W74-64vs Richmond SpidersMar 1
- W85-77at Rhode Island RamsFeb 27
- L72-76at Loyola Chicago RamblersFeb 22
- W77-76vs Duquesne DukesFeb 15
- W93-76at Fordham RamsFeb 13
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 29-6 | - | 15-3 |
| VCU | 28-8 | - | 15-3 |
| Saint Joseph's | 24-12 | 2 | 13-5 |
| Dayton | 25-12 | 3 | 12-6 |
| George Mason | 23-10 | 4 | 11-7 |
| Davidson | 20-14 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Duquesne | 18-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| George Washington | 19-16 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Fordham | 17-15 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Rhode Island | 16-16 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Richmond | 15-17 | 10 | 5-13 |
| La Salle | 9-23 | 10 | 5-13 |
| St. Bonaventure | 17-17 | 11 | 4-14 |
| Loyola Chicago | 9-24 | 11 | 4-14 |
| Arizona | 36-3 | - | 16-2 |
| Houston | 30-7 | 2 | 14-4 |
| Iowa State | 29-8 | 4 | 12-6 |
| Kansas | 24-11 | 4 | 12-6 |
| Texas Tech | 23-11 | 4 | 12-6 |
| TCU | 23-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| BYU | 23-12 | 7 | 9-9 |
| UCF | 21-12 | 7 | 9-9 |
| West Virginia | 21-14 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Cincinnati | 18-15 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Colorado | 17-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Arizona State | 17-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Oklahoma State | 20-15 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Baylor | 17-17 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Kansas State | 12-20 | 13 | 3-15 |
| Utah | 10-22 | 14 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Dayton Flyers | Cincinnati Bearcats |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 20-62 | 21-45 |
| Field goal % | 32 | 47 |
| Three-pointers | 2-26 | 9-19 |
| Three-point % | 8 | 47 |
| Free throws | 20-27 | 23-37 |
| Free throw % | 74 | 62 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 43 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 6 |
| Defensive rebounds | 27 | 37 |
| Assists | 11 | 16 |
| Steals | 12 | 5 |
| Blocks | 4 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 24 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 25 | 7 |
| Fast-break points | 13 | 15 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 24 |
| Fouls | 24 | 25 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 16 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half35-40Shon Abaev made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half36-40Jaiun Simon made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half36-41Day Day Thomas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half36-42Day Day Thomas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half36-43Day Day Thomas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half38-43Bryce Heard made Layup.
- 2nd Half38-46Jalen Celestine made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Day Day Thomas.
- 2nd Half38-47Day Day Thomas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half38-48Day Day Thomas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half40-48Javon Bennett made Layup.
- 2nd Half41-48Javon Bennett made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-48De'Shayne Montgomery made Layup. Assisted by Jordan Derkack.
- 2nd Half44-48De'Shayne Montgomery made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-48De'Shayne Montgomery made Dunk.
- 2nd Half46-50Tyler McKinley made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half46-52Baba Miller made Layup.
- 2nd Half46-55Day Day Thomas made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tyler McKinley.
- 2nd Half48-55Javon Bennett made Layup.
- 2nd Half48-57Baba Miller made Dunk. Assisted by Kerr Kriisa.
- 2nd Half48-60Kerr Kriisa made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Sencire Harris.
- 2nd Half50-60Jaiun Simon made Jumper.
- 2nd Half50-61Sencire Harris made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-61Jordan Derkack made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-63Shon Abaev made Dunk.
- 2nd Half51-64Day Day Thomas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-65Day Day Thomas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-65De'Shayne Montgomery made Layup. Assisted by Javon Bennett.
- 2nd Half53-66Shon Abaev made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-67Shon Abaev made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-68Shon Abaev made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-68Amaël L'Etang made Layup.
- 2nd Half55-70Baba Miller made Dunk. Assisted by Kerr Kriisa.
- 2nd Half57-70Jordan Derkack made Layup.
- 2nd Half58-70Jordan Derkack made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-72Baba Miller made Layup. Assisted by Day Day Thomas.
- 2nd Half59-72De'Shayne Montgomery made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-72De'Shayne Montgomery made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-72Jordan Derkack made Layup. Assisted by De'Shayne Montgomery.
- 2nd Half62-73Day Day Thomas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-74Day Day Thomas made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Cincinnati Bearcats, below favours Dayton Flyers.
Venue
- Fifth Third ArenaCincinnati, OH
- Attendance11815
- OfficialsBret Smith, Kipp Kissinger, Brooks Wells
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