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Dayton vs VCU Final: 91-86 - Recap
DaRon Holmes II scored 23 points and added 10 rebounds for a double-double, leading Dayton over VCU, 91-86, on Friday at University of Dayton Arena.
Dayton earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -8.0-point spread.
Nate Santos had 21 points for Dayton and Koby Brea chipped in with 18 points. Enoch Cheeks had 6 assists for them, while DaRon Holmes II was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
VCU got a 26-point performance from Zeb Jackson, who was supported by 14 points from Max Shulga. Max Shulga had 5 assists in a losing cause for VCU, while Max Shulga grabbed 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed VCU were victorious, as the score was 38-32 at the break.
Dayton had a 35-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.