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Dayton Dominates Florida State in 97-69 Rout
17 Dec
Summary
- Javon Bennett led Dayton with 25 points in the decisive victory.
- Dayton's defense limited Florida State to 69 points.
- The Flyers secured their 33rd consecutive home nonconference win.
Javon Bennett was the star of the game, scoring a career-high 25 points to lead the Dayton Flyers to a dominant 97-69 victory over Florida State. The Flyers, now 9-3 on the season, extended their impressive streak of 33 consecutive home nonconference wins. De'Shayne Montgomery also had a strong offensive showing with 20 points.
Dayton showcased their offensive prowess, shooting 49% from the field and an exceptional 85.1% from the free-throw line. They built a significant lead by halftime and continued to extend it in the second half, fending off several Florida State runs. The game saw increased physicality, with Florida State accumulating three technical fouls.
For Florida State (5-6), who have now lost five straight games, Kobe MaGee led the scoring with 15 points, followed by Lajae Jones with 14. Despite brief rallies, the Seminoles were unable to overcome Dayton's consistent scoring and strong defensive effort, particularly in the second half.
