Dayton advances to NIT Quarterfinals after dominating win at UNC Wilmington

The University of Dayton men’s basketball team advanced to the National Invitational Tournament (NIT) quarterfinals on Saturday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] De’Shayne Montgomery scored 20 points as he scored over 1,000 points for his collegiate career in Dayton’s 80-61 win at UNC Wilmington. Amael L’Etang finished with 11 points and seven rebounds while Bryce Heard added 10 off the bench.

Jordan Derkack grabbed 13 rebounds. UD converted 52 percent of its shots. The Flyers improved to 25-11 overall.

TRENDING STORIES: Fire destroys house in Huber Heights neighborhood Tracking the chance for strong to severe storms Sunday Unlicensed day care facility shut down after 8-month-old baby dies The Seahawks led by as many as 10 points, 24-14, with 10:04 left in the first half. Dayton responded with an 11-2 run to cut the deficit to 26-25. Javon Bennett’s layup gave UD its first lead, 30-28, with 5:25 until halftime.

Montgomery’s steal and layup put the Flyers ahead for good, 34-33, with 1:43 remaining in the first half. Bennett’s layup as the first half gave Dayton a 37-33 halftime lead. UD outscored UNC Wilmington, 16-4, to start the second half to build the advantage to 53-37 with 13:02 left.