5 Dayton Flyers score in double figures in win over SE Louisiana

DAYTON — The Dayton Flyers had all five starters score in double figures Saturday afternoon as they beat Southeastern Louisiana, 80-74, at the UD Arena.

The win Saturday is win number 300 in the head coaching career for Anthony Grant.

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Toumani Camara led UD with 20 points while DaRon Holmes II had 19 points and 12 rebounds. Camara also grabbed nine boards.

Mike Sharavjamts scored 14 points and dished out eight assists. Mustapha Amzil added 16 while R.J. Blakney added 11. The Flyers improved to 5-4 overall.

Southeastern Louisiana made seven first half three-pointers as they led, 38-37, at halftime. They were ahead, 45-41, with 17:55 left but Dayton went on a 10-2 run to go up in front, 51-47.

The game was tied at 51-51 with 11:16 left but UD scored 12 straight points to take a 63-51 advantage with 6:55 to play. Southeastern Louisiana cut it 77-72 with 14 seconds remaining but Amzil made two free throws to help seal the win.

The Flyers are back in action Wednesday night when they travel to Blacksburg, VA to battle Virginia Tech.

Tip-off is 8 p.m. from Cassell Coliseum. The game will be broadcast on WHIO Radio. You can also hear the game here at WHIO.com.

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