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Dayton falls short in second round of NIT, 87-72

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DAYTON — The University of Dayton men’s basketball team fell short in the second round of the 2025 National Invitational Tournament (NIT).

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The Flyers lost 87-72 to the Chattanooga Mocs at the McKenzie Arena on Saturday.

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Senior Nate Santos led the Flyers with 18 points. Senior Enoch Cheeks and junior Javon Bennett both got 15 and redshirt Malachi Smith put up 13.

Santos had a team-high six rebounds and Smith got two steals and seven assists.

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