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Postseason NIT - Dayton Flyers vs Florida Atlantic Owls Wrap - Dayton Wins 86-79

Dayton got a 30-point performance from Javon Bennett as Dayton handed Florida Atlantic a 86-79 defeat on Wednesday at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena.

Dayton won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -2.0-point spread as favorites.

Dayton got 15 points from Nate Santos and another 12 points from Enoch Cheeks. Enoch Cheeks contributed 4 assists, while Malachi Smith cleaned the glass with 5 rebounds.

Florida Atlantic got 18 points from Kaleb Glenn in a losing cause and another 17 points from Tre Carroll. Leland Walker contributed 7 assists for them, while Baba Miller had 7 rebounds.

Dayton led at halftime, 44-39.

Florida Atlantic had a 26-23 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.