DAYTON, Ohio (Interstat) — Javon Bennett scored 25 points to lead Dayton to a 97-69 victory over Florida State in a nonconference men’s basketball game Tuesday night at a sold-out University of Dayton Arena.

The Flyers (9-2) pulled away after halftime, outscoring the Seminoles 55-38 in the second half. Dayton capitalized at the free-throw line, making 40 of 47 attempts, and forced 19 turnovers. De’Shayne Montgomery added 20 points for Dayton.

Florida State (5-6) was led by Kobe MaGee with 15 points and Lajae Jones with 14. The Seminoles struggled offensively, shooting just 36.2% from the field. Attendance was 13,407.