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The Dayton basketball crew defeated Loyola-Chicago in dramatic style over the weekend, 83-81. In what was a back-and-forth contest, the Flyers ended the sport on the buzzer with a walk-off alley-oop.
Gamers celebrated the extra time victory on the courtroom. That celebration almost led to catastrophe for one Dayton hooper.
The Flyers jumped out to an early lead within the matchup, taking a 33-26 lead into the halftime break. Loyola-Chicago stormed again within the second half to even the rating.
The rivals appeared due for a second extra time session after the Ramblers tied issues up at 81-81 with a layup late within the further session. Dayton had different plans.
Amael L’Etang snagged a full-court lob from teammate Malachi Smith and shortly put the ball by the web as time expired. The alley-oop lifted the Flyers to a two-point win.
What. A. Second ✈️????@JuiceCrewMali ➡️➡️ @amaelletang_29 pic.twitter.com/K2IDq2CNbg
— Dayton Basketball (@DaytonMBB) January 18, 2025
Shortly after the shot went by, the Dayton basketball crew was seen celebrating on the courtroom. Javon Bennett was almost injured within the chaos.
The guard tried to chest bump a teammate. The drive of the bump despatched him tumbling to the bottom. He fell onerous. It appeared painful!
Effectively executed chest bump between Mali and Bennett. pic.twitter.com/GTcPaekBEx
— Mr. RedDey (@UDCincyFan) January 18, 2025
Fortunately, he didn’t seem critically injured by the mishap. He was capable of get again to his toes and be part of the crew because the celebration continued into the locker room.
Dayton obtained the win on the basketball courtroom. Bennett, nevertheless, may assume twice about celebrating in a similar way the subsequent time round.
The Flyers improved to 12-6 on the 12 months whereas the Ramblers fell to 11-7. Each groups are actually 2-3 in Atlantic-10 play.
