DAYTON, Ohio (Interstat) — De’Shayne Montgomery scored 27 points to lead Dayton to an 88-71 victory over East Tennessee State on Tuesday night at University of Dayton Arena. The Flyers led 46-38 at halftime and maintained control throughout the second half before 13,407 fans.

Dayton shot 54% from the floor and capitalized at the free-throw line, making 28 of 35 attempts. Blake Barkley scored 21 points and Cam Morris added 19 for the Buccaneers, who shot 46.4% but committed 21 turnovers.

Dayton improved to 7-1. East Tennessee State fell to 6-2.