ncaab Game Recap
La Salle Explorers vs Dayton Flyers Wrap - Dayton Wins 84-70
Dayton grabbed a 84-70 win over La Salle on Tuesday, behind a 20-point effort from Malachi Smith at University of Dayton Arena.
Dayton won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -16.5-point spread.
Dayton got 12 points from Javon Bennett and another 12 points from Nate Santos. Malachi Smith contributed 6 assists, while Zed Key cleaned the glass with 5 rebounds.
La Salle got 19 points from Corey McKeithan in a losing cause and another 18 points from Daeshon Shepherd. Corey McKeithan contributed 4 assists for them, while Jahlil White had 9 rebounds.
Dayton led at halftime, $HalfScore.
The rebound battle favored Dayton as they grabbed 36 boards, while La Salle only had 33
Dayton heads into a battle against George Washington. La Salle, meanwhile, will have their next action against Loyola-Chicago.