VCU Rams vs. Dayton Flyers: How to watch online, live stream info, start time, TV channel

How to watch VCU vs. Dayton basketball game

By Scout Staff

Feb 9, 2024 at 7:50 pm ET • 3 min read

Halftime Report

VCU has overcome an early deficit to take the lead back in this one. After one quarter, neither squad has the contest in the bag, but VCU leads 25-22 over the Flyers.

If VCU keeps playing like this, they'll bump their record up to 16-8 in no time. On the other hand, Dayton will have to make due with a 19-4 record unless they turn things around (and fast).

Who's Playing

Dayton Flyers @ VCU Rams

Current Records: Dayton 19-3, VCU 15-8

How To Watch

When: Friday, February 9, 2024 at 7 p.m. ET
Where: Stuart Siegel Center -- Richmond, Virginia
TV: ESPN2
Follow: CBS Sports App
Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
Ticket Cost: $26.00

What to Know

VCU will be in front of their home fans on Friday, but a look at the spread shows they might need that home-court advantage. They and the Dayton Flyers will face off in an Atlantic 10 battle at 7:00 p.m. ET at Stuart Siegel Center. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Last Tuesday, the Rams strolled past the Rams with points to spare, taking the game 75-60. The win made it back-to-back wins for VCU.

VCU can attribute much of their success to Max Shulga, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and ten rebounds. Joe Bamisile was another key contributor, scoring 13 points along with two blocks.

Meanwhile, the matchup between Dayton and the Hawks on Tuesday hardly resembled the 60-54 effort from their previous meeting. The Flyers enjoyed a cozy 94-79 victory over the Hawks. The victory was nothing new for Dayton as they're now sitting on three straight.

Dayton's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nate Santos, who scored 21 points along with five rebounds and two steals. Another player making a difference was Kobe Elvis, who dropped a double-double on 21 points and ten assists.

The Rams have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a massive bump to their 15-8 record this season. As for the Flyers, their victory bumped their record up to 19-3.

Friday's game is shaping up to be a masterclass in shooting: VCU have been dynamite from deep this season, having made 36.9% of their threes per game. However, it's not like Dayton struggles in that department as they've drained 39.5% of their threes this season. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.

Dayton and the Rams pleased both fans and bettors in their last matches by winning and covering the spread. As for their next game, Dayton is expected to win a tight contest, barring any buzzer beaters. This contest will be their eighth straight as the favorites (so far over this stretch they are 4-3 against the spread).