NCAAB · Final

Dayton Flyers Dominate Saint Louis Billikens 77-62

Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · UD Arena

Dayton Flyers 77, Saint Louis Billikens 62, 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 Saint Louis Billikens vs Dayton Flyers?

Dayton Flyers beat Saint Louis Billikens 77-62 at UD Arena on February 24, 2026.

Who was favored in Saint Louis Billikens vs Dayton Flyers?

Saint Louis Billikens were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -185 (about 65% implied). The underdog won.

In a decisive matchup at UD Arena, the Dayton Flyers secured a commanding 77-62 victory over the Saint Louis Billikens. This win is particularly significant for Dayton, as they have now improved their home record to 20-9, while Saint Louis falls to 25-4. The Flyers showcased their strength at home, continuing a positive trend with this win being their fourth consecutive victory.

Dayton's recent form has been a mix of ups and downs, but they have found their rhythm lately, winning three straight games. Over their last ten contests, they have a record of 5-5, averaging 73.8 points scored per game while allowing 74.3. Their last five games have been particularly strong, with an average of 75.0 points scored and 72.2 points allowed. In contrast, the Billikens, despite this loss, have been in excellent form overall, posting a 9-1 record in their last ten games, with a scoring average of 87.0 points and allowing 70.4.

The Flyers' home record stands at 14-3, while Saint Louis has performed well on the road, with a 5-1 record away from home prior to this game. The previous meeting between these two teams earlier this season ended in a lopsided defeat for Dayton, with the Billikens winning 102-71. However, the Flyers turned the tables in this rematch, demonstrating their ability to adapt and improve.

In terms of injuries, there were no significant updates affecting either team prior to this game, allowing both squads to field their best lineups. The market had priced the game with Saint Louis as 3.5-point favorites, according to DraftKings, with a total set at 157.5 points. The odds suggested a competitive matchup, but Dayton's performance proved otherwise.

The conditions in UD Arena were favorable for the Flyers, who thrived in front of their home crowd. The atmosphere was electric, contributing to Dayton's strong performance. Key moments in the game included a series of scoring plays in the second half that helped the Flyers pull away. Notably, Amaël L'Etang made crucial free throws, and Jordan Derkack contributed with a layup that extended Dayton's lead.

As the game progressed, the Flyers' defense tightened, limiting Saint Louis's scoring opportunities. The Billikens struggled to find their rhythm, especially in the second half, where they managed only 58 points by the end of the game. Dayton's ability to capitalize on their home advantage and execute their game plan effectively was evident throughout the contest.

Overall, this victory not only boosts Dayton's confidence as they head toward the postseason but also serves as a stark reminder of their capabilities against a top-tier opponent like Saint Louis. The Flyers will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming games, while the Billikens will need to regroup and address the defensive lapses that led to their defeat.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	SLU -3.5	157.5 o -105 / u -115	Saint Louis Billikens -185 · Dayton Flyers +154

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Leaders

PointsAmaël L'Etang26Dayton Flyers
AssistsDe'Shayne Montgomery5Dayton Flyers
ReboundsAmaël L'Etang10Dayton Flyers
PointsKellen Thames24Saint Louis Billikens
AssistsIshan Sharma3Saint Louis Billikens
ReboundsKellen Thames7Saint Louis Billikens

Recent form

Dayton Flyers

Last 10: 5-5Streak W373.8 scored · 74.3 allowed per game4-1 at home

W78-66vs Duquesne DukesFeb 21
W82-67at George Mason PatriotsFeb 19
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

Saint Louis Billikens

Last 10: 9-1Streak W187 scored · 70.4 allowed per game4-1 away

W88-75vs VCU RamsFeb 21
L76-81at Rhode Island RamsFeb 18
W86-59at Loyola Chicago RamblersFeb 14
W82-58vs La Salle ExplorersFeb 7
W91-82at Davidson WildcatsFeb 4
W102-71vs Dayton FlyersJan 31
W79-76vs George Washington RevolutionariesJan 28
W97-62at St. Bonaventure BonniesJan 23
W81-77at Duquesne DukesJan 21
W88-63vs Richmond SpidersJan 17

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	Saint Louis Billikens	Dayton Flyers
Field goals	22-55	24-51
Field goal %	40	47
Three-pointers	5-21	8-20
Three-point %	24	40
Free throws	13-16	21-28
Free throw %	81	75
Rebounds	35	30
Offensive rebounds	8	5
Defensive rebounds	27	25
Assists	10	18
Steals	5	5
Blocks	2	5
Turnovers	15	10
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	1	2
Technical fouls, total	1	2
Flagrant fouls	1	0
Points off turnovers	6	14
Fast-break points	4	12
Points in the paint	30	30
Fouls	22	14
Largest lead	1	25
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	1	95

How the scoring went

2nd Half30-47Kellen Thames makes layup
2nd Half30-49Keonte Jones makes 1-foot dunk (De'Shayne Montgomery assists)
2nd Half31-49Kellen Thames makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half32-49Kellen Thames makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half35-49Kellen Thames makes 23-foot three point jumper (Ishan Sharma assists)
2nd Half35-51Jaiun Simon makes layup (Amaël L'Etang assists)
2nd Half37-51Amari McCottry makes layup
2nd Half37-53Javon Bennett makes 16-foot jumper
2nd Half40-53Robbie Avila makes 26-foot three point jumper (Quentin Jones assists)
2nd Half40-54Jordan Derkack makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half40-55Jordan Derkack makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half40-57Jordan Derkack makes layup (Jacob Conner assists)
2nd Half40-58Amaël L'Etang makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half40-59Amaël L'Etang makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half41-59Amari McCottry makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half42-59Amari McCottry makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half42-60Amaël L'Etang makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half42-61Amaël L'Etang makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half44-61Dion Brown makes layup (Kellen Thames assists)
2nd Half45-61Dion Brown makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half45-63Javon Bennett makes layup (Keonte Jones assists)
2nd Half47-63Kellen Thames makes layup
2nd Half49-63Kellen Thames makes layup (Ishan Sharma assists)
2nd Half49-65Keonte Jones makes layup
2nd Half52-65Robbie Avila makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half52-66Amaël L'Etang makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-67Amaël L'Etang makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-67Kellen Thames makes layup
2nd Half56-67Kellen Thames makes layup (Amari McCottry assists)
2nd Half56-68Amaël L'Etang makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-69Amaël L'Etang makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-69Quentin Jones makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half58-70Amaël L'Etang makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-71Amaël L'Etang makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-73Jordan Derkack makes layup (Amaël L'Etang assists)
2nd Half58-74Javon Bennett makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-75Javon Bennett makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-77Jordan Derkack makes 2-foot dunk (De'Shayne Montgomery assists)
2nd Half59-77Brady Dunlap makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-77Dion Brown makes 25-foot three point jumper