On Thursday, Mar. 14, Dayton allowed 30 points from three-point territory to Butler and fell to the Bulldogs 73-67 in the first round of the A-10 Tournament. The Flyers are now 0-2 against Butler this season. The Flyers got a team-high 18 points and five rebounds from Josh Benson. Dyshawn Pierre scored 12 points and added three rebounds. Rotnei Clarke got a game-high 21 points for the Bulldogs, making six of 12 from three-point range. Dayton (17-14) finished the regular season 11th in the A-10 with a 7-9 record in conference play.

Dayton Game Notes

  • Dayton has lost 100 percent of the time this season (0-3) after recording two or fewer three-pointers.
  • When the opposition records 73 or more total points this season, Dayton has lost 80 percent of the time (2-8).
  • When the opposition records 17 or more assists this season, Dayton has lost 80 percent of the time (2-8).
  • When the opposition shoots a three-point percentage of 41.7 percent or better this season, Dayton has lost 75 percent of the time (2-6).
  • UD set season lows for assists (seven) and three-pointers (two).
  • Josh Benson recorded a team season high in field goals attempted with 17.
  • The top two scorers (Josh Benson and Kevin Dillard) accounted for 49.2 percent of the points.
  • The bench recorded more rebounds (15) than the starters (14).
  • Josh Benson has led the team in scoring in five out of 31 games this season.
  • Jalen Robinson has led the team in rebounding in five out of 31 games this season.
  • Kevin Dillard has five straight double-digit point games.
  • Dyshawn Pierre has three straight double-digit point games.
  • Josh Benson has three straight double-digit point games.
  • Vee Sanford has three straight double-digit point games.
  • This was the fifth foul out of the season for Devin Oliver.

Butler Game Notes

  • The top two scorers (Rotnei Clarke and Andrew Smith) accounted for 53.4 percent of the points.
  • The top two rebounders (Kameron Woods and Khyle Marshall) accounted for 41.9 percent of the rebounds.
  • Rotnei Clarke has led the team in scoring 21 times in 32 games this season.
  • Kameron Woods has led the team in rebounding eight times in 32 games this season.
  • This marks the 26th 20-point game of Rotnei Clarke's career.
  • Rotnei Clarke has three straight double-digit point games.