NCAAB · Final

Dayton Flyers Edge Fordham Rams in Close Contest

Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · UD Arena

Dayton Flyers 63, Fordham Rams 56, 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 Fordham Rams vs Dayton Flyers?

Dayton Flyers beat Fordham Rams 63-56 at UD Arena on December 31, 2025.

Who was favored in Fordham Rams vs Dayton Flyers?

Dayton Flyers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1800 (about 95% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Dayton Flyers secured a narrow victory over the Fordham Rams with a final score of 63-56 at UD Arena. This game was particularly significant as both teams entered with strong records, with Dayton holding a home record of 10-4 and Fordham at 9-5 overall. The Flyers have shown resilience at home, boasting a 6-2 record, while the Rams have struggled on the road, with an away record of 0-2.

Dayton's recent form has been a mix of highs and lows, as they came into this game with a 7-3 record over their last ten games, although they were on a one-game losing streak following a defeat to Liberty Flames just prior to this matchup. The Flyers averaged 80.8 points scored and allowed 72.1 points during this stretch. In their last five games, they managed to score an average of 80.6 points while allowing 70.2 points, indicating a generally high-scoring style of play.

Conversely, Fordham entered the game riding a three-game winning streak, having won seven of their last ten contests. The Rams averaged 75.1 points scored and only allowed 62.7 points during this period, showcasing a strong defensive effort. Their recent form included victories over teams such as New Haven Chargers and Manhattan Jaspers, with their last five games yielding an average of 70.6 points scored and 59.2 points allowed.

The matchup also featured a previous meeting earlier in the season, where Dayton triumphed over Fordham with a score of 93-76, indicating a competitive rivalry between the two teams. This history likely added an extra layer of intensity to the game.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details on player availability for either team, but any absence of key players could have influenced the dynamics of the game.

Betting odds from DraftKings indicated Dayton as heavy favorites, with a spread of -16.5 and a moneyline of -1800, while Fordham was listed at +1000 on the moneyline. The total points line was set at 139.5, suggesting expectations of a moderately high-scoring game.

The conditions at UD Arena were conducive for basketball, with a typical indoor environment that favored both teams' playing styles. Fans were treated to a competitive atmosphere as both teams battled for supremacy on the court.

As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed several key scoring plays that shifted momentum. In the second half, Rikus Schulte's layup brought Fordham within striking distance at 51-56, but Dayton responded with a series of layups, including efforts from Jordan Derkack and Jaiun Simon, which kept them ahead. The final moments saw Keonte Jones contributing crucial free throws, solidifying Dayton's lead.

Overall, this matchup highlighted the competitive nature of NCAAB basketball, with both teams showcasing their strengths and weaknesses. Dayton's ability to edge out Fordham in this close contest may serve as a crucial confidence boost as they look to improve their standing in the league.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	DAY -16.5	139.5 o -115 / u -105	Fordham Rams +1000 · Dayton Flyers -1800

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Leaders

PointsJordan Derkack15Dayton Flyers
AssistsJordan Derkack3Dayton Flyers
ReboundsJordan Derkack14Dayton Flyers
PointsDejour Reaves18Fordham Rams
AssistsDejour Reaves6Fordham Rams
ReboundsRikus Schulte14Fordham Rams

Recent form

Dayton Flyers

Last 10: 7-3Streak L180.8 scored · 72.1 allowed per game6-2 at home

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
W91-82vs Bethune-Cookman WildcatsNov 16

Fordham Rams

Last 10: 7-3Streak W375.1 scored · 62.7 allowed per game0-2 away

W65-47vs New Haven ChargersDec 22
W82-53vs Manhattan JaspersDec 13
W75-54vs Fairleigh Dickinson KnightsDec 11
L69-70vs Holy Cross CrusadersDec 6
L62-72at Colgate RaidersNov 30
W88-68vs UAlbany Great DanesNov 30
W74-72vs Franklin Pierce RavensNov 28
W69-53vs Long Island University SharksNov 21
W96-62vs Manhattanville ValiantsNov 16
L71-76at Iona GaelsNov 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

Box score

Stat	Fordham Rams	Dayton Flyers
Field goals	21-60	23-54
Field goal %	35	43
Three-pointers	9-34	4-16
Three-point %	26	25
Free throws	5-8	13-18
Free throw %	63	72
Rebounds	41	33
Offensive rebounds	16	8
Defensive rebounds	25	25
Assists	12	13
Steals	6	11
Blocks	0	1
Turnovers	15	8
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	4	18
Fast-break points	4	9
Points in the paint	22	38
Fouls	18	12
Largest lead	0	13
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	98

How the scoring went

1st Half24-28Akira Jacobs makes 25-foot three point jumper (Louis Lesmond assists)
1st Half24-29Jaiun Simon makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half24-30Jaiun Simon makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half24-32De'Shayne Montgomery makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half26-32Jack Whitbourn makes layup (Dejour Reaves assists)
2nd Half26-34Jordan Derkack makes 5-foot jumper
2nd Half27-34Dejour Reaves makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half28-34Dejour Reaves makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half28-37Keonte Jones makes 24-foot three point jumper (Javon Bennett assists)
2nd Half28-39Javon Bennett makes layup
2nd Half28-40Bryce Heard makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half28-41Bryce Heard makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half30-41Rikus Schulte makes layup (Marcus Greene assists)
2nd Half32-41Dejour Reaves makes layup (Marcus Greene assists)
2nd Half35-41Akira Jacobs makes 24-foot three point jumper (Dejour Reaves assists)
2nd Half37-41Dejour Reaves makes 13-foot jumper
2nd Half37-42Jordan Derkack makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half37-43Jordan Derkack makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half40-43Dejour Reaves makes 25-foot three point jumper (Rikus Schulte assists)
2nd Half40-45Jacob Conner makes 1-foot dunk (Jordan Derkack assists)
2nd Half40-47De'Shayne Montgomery makes layup
2nd Half43-47Marcus Greene makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half45-47Marcus Greene makes layup
2nd Half45-49Jordan Derkack makes layup
2nd Half45-50Jordan Derkack makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half46-50Rikus Schulte makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half47-50Rikus Schulte makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half47-51Jordan Derkack makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half47-52Jordan Derkack makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half47-54Jordan Derkack makes layup
2nd Half49-54Jack Whitbourn makes layup (Dejour Reaves assists)
2nd Half49-56Javon Bennett makes layup
2nd Half51-56Rikus Schulte makes layup (Dejour Reaves assists)
2nd Half51-58Jordan Derkack makes layup (Keonte Jones assists)
2nd Half51-60Jaiun Simon makes layup (Javon Bennett assists)
2nd Half53-60Dejour Reaves makes layup
2nd Half53-61Keonte Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-62Keonte Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-62Akira Jacobs makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half56-63Jaiun Simon makes free throw 2 of 2