University of Dayton Men’s Basketball Falls to Northern Illinois in Overtime
The University of Dayton men's basketball team lost to Northern Illinois 81-76 in overtime at UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio.
Dayton, OH, November 7, 2026 — The University of Dayton men’s basketball team was defeated by Northern Illinois in a closely contested overtime game. The final score at UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio, was 81-76 in favor of Northern Illinois.
The game, played at UD Arena, saw the Flyers unable to secure a victory against their opponent. Details regarding the specific scoring plays, key performers, or turning points in the game were not provided in the summary.
The overtime period was necessary after regulation play concluded with tied or very close scores, indicating a competitive matchup between the two teams. However, the summary does not offer information on how the overtime period unfolded or the specific margin by which Northern Illinois ultimately prevailed.
Further details such as the date of the game, season context, or individual player statistics were not available in the provided summary. The outcome represents a loss for the University of Dayton’s men’s basketball program.
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