Dayton Outlasts Bethune-Cookman in High-Scoring Affair
DAYTON, Ohio (Interstat) — The Dayton Flyers defeated the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 91-82 in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday at a sold-out University of Dayton Arena. Dayton built a 45-39 halftime lead and maintained its advantage throughout the second half. The Flyers were efficient from deep, shooting 11 for 19 from 3-point range, and capitalized at the free-throw line, making 26 of 32 attempts. Javon Bennett led all scorers with 25 points for Dayton, while Amael L’Etang added 18 points and 10 rebounds. Arterio Morris scored 19 points for Bethune-Cookman in the losing effort. Dayton improved to 3-1, while Bethune-Cookman fell to 1-3.