The Dayton Flyers suffered a heartbreaking overtime loss to Northern Illinois on Saturday, November 8, 2026. The game went into extra time after both teams were deadlocked at the end of regulation, with Northern Illinois ultimately prevailing in the additional period.
Sophomore guard Aiden Derkack featured prominently for the Flyers, though his efforts weren't enough to secure the victory. The loss marks a tough setback for Dayton early in the season as they look to build momentum in non-conference play.
Northern Illinois demonstrated resilience on the road, forcing overtime and capitalizing on key possessions in the extra frame to hand the Flyers their defeat. Both teams traded leads throughout a competitive contest that showcased the parity in mid-major college basketball.
