KALAMAZOO, Mich. (Interstat) — The Dayton Flyers defeated the Western Michigan Broncos 65-58 in a nonconference women’s basketball game Thursday night at University Arena.

Dayton built a 32-25 halftime lead and maintained a steady advantage throughout the second half. The Flyers improved to 6-5 while Western Michigan fell to 3-6.

Alli Harness led all scorers with 23 points for the Broncos. Dayton’s Nicole Stephens scored 16 points and dished six assists, and Nayo Lear added a team-high 17 points.

Both teams struggled from the free-throw line, each shooting 9 for 18. Dayton committed 19 turnovers but held Western Michigan to 22-of-56 shooting from the floor. Attendance was 655.