Preview: Duquesne at Dayton in Key Atlantic 10 Clash DAYTON, Ohio (Interstat) — A pivotal Atlantic 10 Conference men’s basketball matchup is set for Saturday when the Dayton Flyers host the Duquesne Dukes at University of Dayton Arena. Dayton (17-8, 8-5 A-10) enters on a two-game winning streak after an 82-67 road victory at George Mason on Wednesday. The Flyers are led by guard Amael L’Etang, who scored 21 points in that win and has averaged 16.3 points over his last three contests. Dayton’s offense will look to maintain its momentum against a Duquesne defense that has tightened during its current run. The visiting Dukes (16-10, 9-4) have won five of their last six games, including a narrow 62-61 home win over La Salle on Wednesday. Duquesne’s recent surge has been fueled by strong defensive efforts and the consistent play of forward David Dixon. Over his last seven games, Dixon has averaged 12.7 points and 2.1 blocks, providing a critical interior presence. In Wednesday’s win, he posted 13 points and two blocks in 22 minutes. This game is a rematch of a Jan. 13 meeting in Pittsburgh, which Dayton won 71-65. In that game, the Flyers contained Duquesne’s offense late to secure the road victory. The matchup carries significant weight in the conference standings. Duquesne, currently in the upper tier, aims to solidify its position and avenge the earlier loss. Dayton seeks to protect its home court and build a stronger resume for the postseason. The Flyers are 11-2 at home this season, while the Dukes are 4-6 in true road games. Key for Duquesne will be finding scoring beyond Dixon, as guards Brandon Hall and Alex Williams combined for 24 points in the midweek victory. Dayton will counter with a balanced attack; alongside L’Etang, guards Javon Bennett and De’Shayne Montgomery are coming off strong performances against George Mason. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST Saturday. Dayton’s next game is at home against Saint Louis on Tuesday. Duquesne travels to face Davidson next Wednesday.