Dayton basketball: Old rival will play Flyers in charity exhibition game
The Dayton Flyers will host a charity exhibition game against Notre Dame on October 17 at UD Arena. This marks the fourth consecutive season that Dayton has played a high-profile opponent for charity. The event aims to support adolescent and young adult mental health initiatives through the foundation Jay's Light.
- ▪The game will take place a little more than three weeks before the start of the regular college basketball season.
- ▪Dayton has previously played against teams like Ohio State, Xavier, and Penn State for charity.
- ▪The charity event supports local organizations focused on mental health, initiated in memory of Dayton coach Anthony Grant's late daughter.
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