NCAAB · Final

Dayton Edges Loyola Chicago in Close Contest

Saturday, January 3, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Gentile Arena

Dayton Flyers 70, Loyola Chicago Ramblers 68, 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 Loyola Chicago Ramblers?

Dayton Flyers beat Loyola Chicago Ramblers 70-68 at Gentile Arena on January 3, 2026.

Who was favored in Dayton Flyers vs Loyola Chicago Ramblers?

Dayton Flyers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -340 (about 77% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Dayton Flyers narrowly defeated the Loyola Chicago Ramblers with a final score of 70-68 at Gentile Arena. This game showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with Dayton continuing to assert its position in the league while Loyola sought to improve its standing. The Flyers, boasting a record of 11-4, came into the game as 7.5-point favorites according to DraftKings, reflecting their stronger season performance compared to the Ramblers, who held a 5-10 record.

Dayton's recent form has been impressive, with a record of 7-3 over their last ten games and an average of 78.0 points scored per game, while allowing 69.5 points. They entered the game on a one-game winning streak, having defeated the Fordham Rams 63-56 in their previous outing. Their performance at home has been particularly strong, with a home record of 6-2, while their away record stands at 1-1.

In contrast, Loyola Chicago has struggled this season, particularly at home, where they have recorded only two wins against five losses. Their recent form shows a record of 4-6 in their last ten games, averaging 67.1 points scored and allowing 73.5 points. The Ramblers had managed to secure two consecutive victories leading into this game, including a win against the Rhode Island Rams on December 31, where they triumphed 61-57.

The two teams have faced each other twice this season, splitting the meetings with each team winning one game. The Ramblers defeated the Flyers 76-72 in their first encounter on February 22, while Dayton edged out Loyola Chicago 83-81 in their earlier match on January 18.

In terms of injuries, no specific players were noted as unavailable for either team, which meant both squads were at full strength for this crucial matchup. The conditions in Gentile Arena were typical for a winter evening, providing a solid backdrop for college basketball.

As the game unfolded, it became clear that every possession mattered. Key moments included Javon Bennett's free throws that kept Dayton in contention, ultimately leading to a driving layup that sealed the victory. The final minutes were particularly tense, with both teams exchanging leads and battling for control.

Overall, this fixture highlighted the ongoing rivalry between the two teams and the importance of each game in the context of their respective seasons. The Flyers' ability to secure a win on the road against a determined Ramblers squad further solidified their status as a formidable opponent in the league.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	DAY -7.5	140.5 o -115 / u -105	Dayton Flyers -340 · Loyola Chicago Ramblers +270

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Leaders

PointsJustin Moore19Loyola Chicago Ramblers
AssistsJustin Moore5Loyola Chicago Ramblers
ReboundsMiles Rubin11Loyola Chicago Ramblers
PointsJavon Bennett24Dayton Flyers
AssistsJavon Bennett4Dayton Flyers
ReboundsJacob Conner7Dayton Flyers

Recent form

Loyola Chicago Ramblers

Last 10: 4-6Streak W267.1 scored · 73.5 allowed per game2-5 at home

W61-57at Rhode Island RamsDec 31
W80-78at Santa Clara BroncosDec 20
L71-85at San Francisco DonsDec 18
L75-84vs Chicago State CougarsDec 14
W73-68vs Princeton TigersDec 6
W83-72vs Central Michigan ChippewasDec 3
L51-63vs San José State SpartansNov 26
L51-72vs Northern Iowa PanthersNov 25
L59-76vs Northern Illinois HuskiesNov 22
L67-80vs Colorado State RamsNov 16

Dayton Flyers

Last 10: 7-3Streak W178 scored · 69.5 allowed per game1-1 away

W63-56vs Fordham RamsDec 31
L61-64vs Liberty FlamesDec 20
W97-69vs Florida State SeminolesDec 17
W84-61vs North Florida OspreysDec 14
L73-86at Virginia CavaliersDec 6
W88-71vs East Tennessee State BuccaneersDec 3
L79-83vs BYU CougarsNov 29
W84-79vs Georgetown HoyasNov 28
W74-55vs North Carolina Central EaglesNov 22
W77-71at Marquette Golden EaglesNov 20

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	Loyola Chicago Ramblers
Field goals	21-56	28-66
Field goal %	38	42
Three-pointers	7-23	9-30
Three-point %	30	30
Free throws	21-25	3-5
Free throw %	84	60
Rebounds	28	43
Offensive rebounds	7	16
Defensive rebounds	21	27
Assists	11	14
Steals	11	1
Blocks	4	6
Turnovers	6	15
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	18	7
Fast-break points	12	11
Points in the paint	26	32
Fouls	14	21
Largest lead	4	15
Lead changes	7	7
Time in front	8	79

How the scoring went

2nd Half33-39Keonte Jones makes 5-foot hook shot
2nd Half33-41Kayde Dotson makes driving layup (Kymany Houinsou assists)
2nd Half35-41De'Shayne Montgomery makes 2-foot dunk
2nd Half35-44Justin Moore makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half37-44Keonte Jones makes 6-foot hook shot (Javon Bennett assists)
2nd Half37-46Kymany Houinsou makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half39-46De'Shayne Montgomery makes 1-foot dunk (Javon Bennett assists)
2nd Half39-48Miles Rubin makes layup
2nd Half41-48De'Shayne Montgomery makes layup (Keonte Jones assists)
2nd Half42-48De'Shayne Montgomery makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half42-51Kayde Dotson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Joshua Ola-Joseph assists)
2nd Half43-51Jaiun Simon makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half43-53Justin Moore makes 12-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half43-55Miles Rubin makes 8-foot hook shot
2nd Half44-55De'Shayne Montgomery makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half45-55De'Shayne Montgomery makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half45-57Xavier Amos makes layup
2nd Half47-57Javon Bennett makes driving layup (Bryce Heard assists)
2nd Half47-59Justin Moore makes 16-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half50-59Jaiun Simon makes 24-foot three point jumper (Javon Bennett assists)
2nd Half50-61Justin Moore makes 17-foot step back jumpshot (Kymany Houinsou assists)
2nd Half52-61De'Shayne Montgomery makes driving layup
2nd Half52-63Justin Moore makes driving layup
2nd Half55-63Javon Bennett makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half57-63De'Shayne Montgomery makes driving layup
2nd Half58-63De'Shayne Montgomery makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half59-63De'Shayne Montgomery makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-63De'Shayne Montgomery makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-63De'Shayne Montgomery makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-63Javon Bennett makes driving layup
2nd Half63-65Justin Moore makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half64-65Javon Bennett makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-65Javon Bennett makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-66Kymany Houinsou makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-66Javon Bennett makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half67-66Javon Bennett makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-66Javon Bennett makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-67Kymany Houinsou makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-68Kymany Houinsou makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-68Javon Bennett makes driving layup