Dayton Flyers Defeat UNC Wilmington Seahawks 80-61
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Trask Coliseum
Dayton Flyers 80, UNC Wilmington Seahawks 61, 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 UNC Wilmington Seahawks?
Dayton Flyers beat UNC Wilmington Seahawks 80-61 at Trask Coliseum on March 21, 2026.
Who was favored in Dayton Flyers vs UNC Wilmington Seahawks?
Dayton Flyers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -170 (about 63% implied). The favorite won.
The Dayton Flyers secured a decisive victory over the UNC Wilmington Seahawks, finishing the game with a final score of 80-61. This matchup showcased the Flyers' strong performance, particularly in the second half, where they consistently built on their lead. The game took place at Trask Coliseum, home to the Seahawks, who ended the season with a 27-7 record, while the Flyers improved to 25-11.
In terms of recent form, the Seahawks had a record of 7-3 in their last ten games, but they entered this contest on a one-game losing streak. They averaged 75.1 points scored while allowing 69.2 points per game during this stretch. Their last five games reflected a scoring average of 76.6 points, with an average of 70.8 points allowed. The Seahawks struggled at home with a 4-3 record in their last ten games, while they were undefeated in three away games.
Conversely, the Flyers were in better form, boasting an 8-2 record in their last ten games, although they also faced a one-game losing streak leading into this matchup. They averaged 70.2 points scored and allowed just 65.0 points per game in their last ten contests. Their last five games showed a scoring average of 65.4 points, with an average of 66.0 points allowed. The Flyers performed well both at home and away, with a 4-1 record in both scenarios.
The game saw significant scoring plays from both teams, but the Flyers took control in the second half. Key moments included De'Shayne Montgomery's contributions, which included a 3-foot dunk and a jumper that helped extend Dayton's lead. The Flyers' ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities, including Malcolm Thomas's three-point jumper, was crucial to their success.
In terms of the betting market, DraftKings set the Flyers as 3.5-point favorites, with a total of 138.5 points for the game. The moneyline odds reflected Dayton at -170 and UNC Wilmington at +142, indicating a strong expectation for a Flyers victory. The conditions of the game were typical for a late-season college basketball matchup, with both teams looking to solidify their standings.
As for injuries, the block did not provide specific details on player availability, but both teams were expected to field their best lineups for this important game.
Overall, this fixture highlighted the Flyers' ability to perform under pressure, effectively utilizing their offensive strategies to dominate the Seahawks, who will need to regroup after this setback.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | DAY -3.5 | 138.5 o -118 / u -102 | Dayton Flyers -170 · UNC Wilmington Seahawks +142 |
Leaders
- PointsPatrick Wessler12UNC Wilmington Seahawks
- AssistsNoah Ross2UNC Wilmington Seahawks
- ReboundsPatrick Wessler7UNC Wilmington Seahawks
- PointsDe'Shayne Montgomery20Dayton Flyers
- AssistsJavon Bennett4Dayton Flyers
- ReboundsJordan Derkack13Dayton Flyers
Recent form
UNC Wilmington Seahawks
Last 10: 7-3Streak L175.1 scored · 69.2 allowed per game4-3 at home
- L70-85vs Campbell Fighting CamelsMar 8
- W76-57at Elon PhoenixMar 4
- L76-79vs Charleston CougarsMar 2
- W88-65vs North Carolina A&T AggiesFeb 27
- W73-68at Campbell Fighting CamelsFeb 21
- W79-69vs Monmouth HawksFeb 20
- W70-66vs Hofstra PrideFeb 14
- W65-54vs Elon PhoenixFeb 13
- W76-64at Charleston CougarsFeb 10
- L78-85vs William & Mary TribeFeb 6
Dayton Flyers
Last 10: 8-2Streak L170.2 scored · 65 allowed per game4-1 away
- L62-70at VCU RamsMar 15
- W70-69at Saint Louis BillikensMar 14
- W68-63vs St. Bonaventure BonniesMar 13
- L62-68vs VCU RamsMar 7
- W65-60at Richmond SpidersMar 4
- W68-66at George Washington RevolutionariesFeb 28
- W77-62vs Saint Louis BillikensFeb 25
- W78-66vs Duquesne DukesFeb 21
- W82-67at George Mason PatriotsFeb 19
- W70-59vs Davidson WildcatsFeb 15
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 |
| UNC Wilmington | 27-7 | - | 15-3 |
| Charleston | 21-11 | 1 | 14-4 |
| Hofstra | 24-11 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Monmouth | 19-15 | 4 | 11-7 |
| William & Mary | 20-12 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Drexel | 17-16 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Towson | 19-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Stony Brook | 17-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Campbell | 16-18 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Hampton | 13-19 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Elon | 14-18 | 9 | 6-12 |
| North Carolina A&T | 11-19 | 11 | 4-14 |
| Northeastern | 7-24 | 13 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Dayton Flyers | UNC Wilmington Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-56 | 24-57 |
| Field goal % | 52 | 42 |
| Three-pointers | 9-25 | 3-21 |
| Three-point % | 36 | 14 |
| Free throws | 13-16 | 10-16 |
| Free throw % | 81 | 63 |
| Rebounds | 38 | 28 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 27 | 18 |
| Assists | 16 | 7 |
| Steals | 7 | 8 |
| Blocks | 1 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 12 | 18 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 6 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 38 |
| Fouls | 15 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 20 | 10 |
| Lead changes | 5 | 5 |
| Time in front | 62 | 36 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half37-35Noah Ross makes driving layup
- 2nd Half39-35De'Shayne Montgomery makes 18-foot jumper
- 2nd Half42-35Jaiun Simon makes 26-foot three point jumper (Amaël L'Etang assists)
- 2nd Half42-37Noah Ross makes layup
- 2nd Half44-37Keonte Jones makes 3-foot dunk (Jaiun Simon assists)
- 2nd Half45-37Amaël L'Etang makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-37Amaël L'Etang makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-37Jaiun Simon makes layup (Keonte Jones assists)
- 2nd Half50-37Bryce Heard makes layup
- 2nd Half51-37Bryce Heard makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half53-37Bryce Heard makes driving layup
- 2nd Half53-39Patrick Wessler makes layup
- 2nd Half55-39Jacob Conner makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (Jordan Derkack assists)
- 2nd Half55-40Greedy Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-41Greedy Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-41Javon Bennett makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-41Javon Bennett makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-43Madison Durr makes driving layup
- 2nd Half60-43Bryce Heard makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jordan Derkack assists)
- 2nd Half60-45Patrick Wessler makes layup (Christian May assists)
- 2nd Half61-45Jordan Derkack makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-47Greedy Williams makes driving layup
- 2nd Half63-47Keonte Jones makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (Javon Bennett assists)
- 2nd Half63-50Greedy Williams makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half64-50Jordan Derkack makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-50Jordan Derkack makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-50De'Shayne Montgomery makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-50De'Shayne Montgomery makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-50Amaël L'Etang makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-52Madison Durr makes 8-foot jumper
- 2nd Half68-55Nolan Hodge makes 25-foot three point jumper (Madison Durr assists)
- 2nd Half70-55Amaël L'Etang makes layup (Javon Bennett assists)
- 2nd Half70-56Madison Durr makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-56De'Shayne Montgomery makes 3-foot jumper (Javon Bennett assists)
- 2nd Half72-58Christian May makes 3-foot dunk (Greedy Williams assists)
- 2nd Half74-58De'Shayne Montgomery makes 3-foot dunk
- 2nd Half74-60Noah Ross makes driving layup
- 2nd Half77-60Jordan Derkack makes 25-foot three point jumper (Javon Bennett assists)
- 2nd Half80-60Malcolm Thomas makes 25-foot three point jumper (Makai Grant assists)
- 2nd Half80-61JoJo Fullwood makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours UNC Wilmington Seahawks, below favours Dayton Flyers.
Venue
- Trask ColiseumWilmington, NC
- Attendance5038
- OfficialsJerry Heater, Tony Crisp, Ryan Sassano
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