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Dayton Flyers vs Cincinnati Bearcats Wrap - Cincinnati Wins 66-59
Dan Skillings Jr. scored 17 points leading Cincinnati to a 66-59 victory over Dayton at Heritage Bank Center on Friday.
Bettors who backed Cincinnati were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -4.0 at sportsbooks.
Cincinnati got 14 points from Jizzle James and another 13 points from Simas Lukosius. Jizzle James contributed 3 assists, while Dillon Mitchell cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Dayton got a 13-point performance from Malachi Smith, who was supported by 13 points from Nate Santos. Malachi Smith had 5 assists in a losing cause for Dayton, while Zed Key grabbed 6 rebounds.
Cincinnati was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Cincinnati had a 34-27 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Cincinnati heads into a battle against Grambling State. Dayton, meanwhile, will have their next action against La Salle.