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Maui Invitational - North Carolina Downs Dayton 92-90 - Match Report

Dayton was victimized for 27 points and 1 assists by Seth Trimble as North Carolina defeated them 92-90 in NCAA action on Monday.

North Carolina earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -9.0-point spread.

North Carolina got 27 points from Seth Trimble and another 10 points from Elliot Cadeau. RJ Davis contributed 5 assists, while Seth Trimble cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.

Dayton got a 15-point performance from Nate Santos, who was supported by 13 points from Amael L'Etang. Posh Alexander had 6 assists in a losing cause for Dayton, while Enoch Cheeks grabbed 8 rebounds.

North Carolina was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored North Carolina as they grabbed 36 boards, while Dayton only had 29

North Carolina heads into a battle against Alabama. Dayton, meanwhile, will have their next action against Western Michigan.