FAIRFAX, Va. (Interstat) — Dayton built a first-half lead and never trailed Wednesday night, defeating George Mason 82-67 in an Atlantic 10 men’s basketball game at EagleBank Arena.

The Flyers (17-8) led 43-36 at halftime and maintained control throughout the second half before a crowd of 4,042. Amael L’Etang led all scorers with 21 points for Dayton. Javon Bennett added 22 points for the Flyers.

Jahari Long scored 17 points for the Patriots (21-6), who entered as a slight pregame favorite. George Mason shot poorly from the floor, contributing to the home loss. The combined score of 149 points went over the projected total.