Dayton dominates Bradley to advance in 2026 NIT
Dayton guard Javon Bennett scored 25 points in an 80-66 win at Bradley in the first round of the NIT.
The University of Dayton men’s basketball team dominated Bradley in their game of the 2026 National Invitational Tournament (NIT). [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Senior guard Javon Bennett led all scorers with 25 points as he made 8-of-13 shots as Dayton won, 80-66, at Carver Arena in Peoria, Illinois. Three other UD players finished in double figures.
De’Shayne Montgomery scored 14 points while Bryce Heard added 12 off the bench. Amael L’Etang finished with 11 points and eight rebounds. The Flyers improved to 24-11 overall and advanced to the second round of the 2026 NIT.
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Montgomery was fouled on a three-point attempt and made all three free throws to extend it to 41-30. Bennett’s layup increased the lead to 43-30. With time winding down in the first half, Bennett buried a three-pointer and was fouled.