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Dayton to play Bradley in 2026 NIT

Florida State v Dayton DAYTON, OHIO - DECEMBER 16: Javon Bennett #0 of the Dayton Flyers dribbles the ball while being guarded by Cam Miles #2 of the Florida State Seminoles in the second half at UD Arena on December 16, 2025 in Dayton, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) (Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

DAYTON — The University of Dayton men’s basketball team will continue the 2026 season.

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Dayton will play in the 2026 National Invitational Tournament (NIT).

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Their first game will be on Wednesday, March 18, when they play Bradley in the opening round of the Winston Salem region.

Tip-off is at 9 p.m. in Peoria, Illinois.

The Flyers finished the regular season with a 23-11 record.

This marks the second straight season that Dayton will play in the NIT, and the fourth time since 2021.

The game will be broadcast on WHIO Radio.

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