NCAAB · Final

Dayton Flyers Defeat George Mason Patriots 82-67

Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · EagleBank Arena

Dayton Flyers 82, George Mason Patriots 67, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Dayton Flyers vs George Mason Patriots?

Dayton Flyers beat George Mason Patriots 82-67 at EagleBank Arena on February 18, 2026.

Who was favored in Dayton Flyers vs George Mason Patriots?

George Mason Patriots were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -142 (about 59% implied). The underdog won.

In a decisive matchup, the Dayton Flyers triumphed over the George Mason Patriots with a final score of 82-67 at EagleBank Arena. This victory marked Dayton's first win against George Mason this season, following their earlier meeting in which George Mason secured a 67-59 victory on January 16, 2025. The win improves Dayton's record to 18-9, while George Mason falls to 21-7.

Dayton entered the game with a mixed recent form, recording a 5-5 record over their last ten games, but they were riding a one-game winning streak after defeating the Davidson Wildcats 70-59 on February 15, 2026. They averaged 72.8 points scored and allowed 74.7 points during this stretch. Their away record in the last ten games stood at 1-4, with their last five games yielding an average of 72.4 points scored and 82.2 points allowed.

In contrast, George Mason had been struggling, losing their last two games against the George Washington Revolutionaries and the Richmond Spiders, with scores of 53-72 and 70-82, respectively. Over their last ten games, they held a 6-4 record, averaging 68.7 points scored and allowing 69.4 points. Their home record was stronger, at 4-1, but they had lost their last two games at home, which contributed to their recent difficulties.

The game was tightly contested early on, but Dayton pulled away in the second half. Key scoring plays included Jahari Long making a layup and free throw, and Javon Bennett hitting a 23-foot three-point jumper with an assist from Jordan Derkack. Long also contributed with a 25-foot three-pointer, and Amaël L'Etang added two layups, showcasing Dayton's offensive depth.

In terms of odds, DraftKings had Dayton as the underdog with a spread of +2.5, while George Mason was favored at -2.5. The total for the game was set at 137.5, with over odds at -105.0 and under odds at -115.0. George Mason's money line was -142.0, while Dayton's was +120.0, reflecting the expectations from the betting market prior to the game.

The matchup was played under standard conditions for a basketball game, with both teams looking to capitalize on their respective strengths. For viewers, the performance of Jahari Long and Amaël L'Etang was particularly noteworthy, as they were instrumental in securing Dayton's victory. The game highlighted the contrasting fortunes of both teams as they approached the final stretch of the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	GMU -2.5	137.5 o -105 / u -115	Dayton Flyers +120 · George Mason Patriots -142

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Leaders

PointsJahari Long17George Mason Patriots
AssistsKory Mincy3George Mason Patriots
ReboundsJahari Long5George Mason Patriots
PointsJavon Bennett22Dayton Flyers
AssistsJordan Derkack5Dayton Flyers
ReboundsJaiun Simon7Dayton Flyers

Recent form

George Mason Patriots

Last 10: 6-4Streak L268.7 scored · 69.4 allowed per game4-1 at home

L53-72at George Washington RevolutionariesFeb 14
L70-82at Richmond SpidersFeb 11
W60-52vs Saint Joseph's HawksFeb 7
L65-71vs Duquesne DukesFeb 5
W77-73at St. Bonaventure BonniesJan 31
W60-52vs Davidson WildcatsJan 29
L65-74at Rhode Island RamsJan 24
W69-64vs George Washington RevolutionariesJan 19
W82-74at Loyola Chicago RamblersJan 14
W86-80vs VCU RamsJan 10

Dayton Flyers

Last 10: 5-5Streak W172.8 scored · 74.7 allowed per game1-4 away

W70-59vs Davidson WildcatsFeb 15
L73-99at VCU RamsFeb 7
W72-70vs St. Bonaventure BonniesFeb 4
L71-102at Saint Louis BillikensJan 31
L76-81vs Rhode Island RamsJan 28
L74-81at Saint Joseph's HawksJan 24
L64-67at La Salle ExplorersJan 21
W78-51vs Loyola Chicago RamblersJan 17
W71-65at Duquesne DukesJan 14
W79-72vs George Washington RevolutionariesJan 7

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

Box score

Stat	Dayton Flyers	George Mason Patriots
Field goals	29-52	21-48
Field goal %	56	44
Three-pointers	11-21	7-14
Three-point %	52	50
Free throws	13-21	18-22
Free throw %	62	82
Rebounds	32	26
Offensive rebounds	7	5
Defensive rebounds	25	21
Assists	20	9
Steals	7	4
Blocks	4	6
Turnovers	8	9
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	1
Technical fouls, total	0	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	11	9
Fast-break points	9	11
Points in the paint	34	26
Fouls	18	18
Largest lead	19	0
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	99	0

How the scoring went

1st Half43-36Javon Bennett makes layup
2nd Half43-38Fatt Hill makes 8-foot jumper
2nd Half46-38Amaël L'Etang makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jordan Derkack assists)
2nd Half48-38De'Shayne Montgomery makes 9-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half49-38De'Shayne Montgomery makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half49-40Dola Adebayo makes 6-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half52-40Jacob Conner makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jordan Derkack assists)
2nd Half52-42Dola Adebayo makes layup (Kory Mincy assists)
2nd Half52-44Kory Mincy makes 11-foot jumper
2nd Half53-44Jordan Derkack makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-44Javon Bennett makes driving layup
2nd Half56-44Javon Bennett makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half58-44Bryce Heard makes 16-foot jumper
2nd Half58-46Riley Allenspach makes 8-foot jumper (Kory Mincy assists)
2nd Half61-46Javon Bennett makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jaiun Simon assists)
2nd Half61-47Riley Allenspach makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-48Riley Allenspach makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-48Jaiun Simon makes 23-foot three point jumper (Keonte Jones assists)
2nd Half64-50Kory Mincy makes 10-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half66-50Keonte Jones makes 1-foot dunk (Jaiun Simon assists)
2nd Half66-51Fatt Hill makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-52Fatt Hill makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-52Javon Bennett makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-52Javon Bennett makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-52Keonte Jones makes layup
2nd Half70-53Dola Adebayo makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-54Dola Adebayo makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-54Jordan Derkack makes 24-foot three point jumper (De'Shayne Montgomery assists)
2nd Half73-57Fatt Hill makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jahari Long assists)
2nd Half75-57Amaël L'Etang makes driving layup
2nd Half75-58Fatt Hill makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half75-59Fatt Hill makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half75-61Jahari Long makes layup
2nd Half75-62Jahari Long makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half78-62Javon Bennett makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jordan Derkack assists)
2nd Half78-65Jahari Long makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half80-65Amaël L'Etang makes layup (Jordan Derkack assists)
2nd Half82-65Amaël L'Etang makes layup (Bryce Heard assists)
2nd Half82-66Emmanuel Kanga makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half82-67Emmanuel Kanga makes free throw 2 of 2