VCU Rams @ Dayton Flyers
Jenkins scores 19 to lift VCU over Dayton 69-68
DAYTON, Ohio -- De'Riante Jenkins posted 19 points as VCU held off Dayton 69-68 on Saturday.
Jenkins hit 5 of 7 3-pointers.
Issac Vann had 14 points for VCU (19-6, 10-2 Atlantic 10 Conference), which earned its sixth consecutive victory. Marcus Evans added 12 points and six rebounds.
Ryan Mikesell scored a career-high 22 points for the Flyers (16-9, 8-4). Obi Toppin added 15 points and eight rebounds. Jalen Crutcher had 13 points and seven assists.
The Rams improve to 2-0 against the Flyers on the season. VCU defeated Dayton 76-71 on Jan. 16. VCU plays Rhode Island at home on Tuesday. Dayton plays Davidson on the road on Tuesday.
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Game Information
Dayton, OH
Referee:Chuck Jones
Referee:Bart Lenox
Referee:Les Jones
2025-26 Standings
| Atlantic 10 Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 15-3 | - | 29-6 |
| VCU | 15-3 | - | 28-8 |
| Saint Joseph's | 13-5 | 2 | 24-12 |
| Dayton | 12-6 | 3 | 25-12 |
| George Mason | 11-7 | 4 | 23-10 |
| Davidson | 10-8 | 5 | 20-14 |
| Duquesne | 9-9 | 6 | 18-15 |
| George Washington | 8-10 | 7 | 19-16 |
| Fordham | 8-10 | 7 | 17-15 |
| Rhode Island | 7-11 | 8 | 16-16 |
| Richmond | 5-13 | 10 | 15-17 |
| La Salle | 5-13 | 10 | 9-23 |
| St. Bonaventure | 4-14 | 11 | 17-17 |
| Loyola Chicago | 4-14 | 11 | 9-24 |
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