University Of Dayton Flyers

Dayton Flyers beat Capital University in home exhibition

Photo of Toumani Camara. Photo courtesy of Rick Roshto
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DAYTON — The Dayton Flyers defeated Capital University, 80-42, in their only exhibition game before the 2022-23 season.

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Junior forward Toumani Camara led UD with 16 points and nine rebounds as they shot just less than 59 percent from the floor (31 of 53). Four Dayton Flyers scored in double figures.

The Flyer defense held Capital to 26 percent shooting (15-57), including 5-31 from three-point range.

Sophomore forward DaRon Holmes II had 15 points while R.J. Blakney and Kobe Elvis each scored 11. Freshman Mike Sharavjamts had nine points.

Dayton played this game without Malachi Smith and Koby Brea due to injuries.

UD begins the regular season Monday, November 7, when they host Lindenwood at the UD Arena.

Pre-game coverage on WHIO Radio begins at 6 p.m. and tip-off is at 7 p.m.

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