DAYTON — The Dayton Flyers opened the 2026-27 season with a blowout win on Monday.
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Dayton beat NJIT, 89-58, at UD Arena, as previously reported.
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Freshman Aiden Derkack and junior Amael L’Etang each had double-doubles for UD.
Derkack finished with 21 points and 11 rebounds.
L’Etang had 20 points and 11 boards for his ninth double-double as a Flyer.
Derkack became the first Flyer freshman since Chris Wright in 2007 to earn a double-double.
Dayton’s next game is Saturday, Nov. 7. They host Northern Illinois at UD Arena.
Larry Hansgen has the call on WHIO Radio.
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