A member of the Atlantic 10 Conference, the University of Dayton sponsors teams in seven men's and ten women's NCAA sanctioned sports.

The women's golf team competes as an associate member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.

[5] The student fan base is known as the "Red Scare" and provides support for the Flyers from behind the east goal during basketball games at UD Arena.

The Gem City Jam, an annual game with crosstown rival Wright State University, is currently suspended.

In March 2014, Dayton upset state-favorite Ohio State, and the #3 seed Syracuse Orange in the NCAA Tournament with close victories.