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Charles Cooke
Rafael Suanes
98
Winner Dayton UD (19-3, 9-1 A-10)
64
George Mason MASON (8-15, 2-8 A-10)
Winner
Dayton UD
(19-3, 9-1 A-10)
98
Final
64
George Mason MASON
(8-15, 2-8 A-10)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Dayton UD 47 51 98
George Mason MASON 31 33 64

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NO. 24 DAYTON FLIES PAST GEORGE MASON, 98-64

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FAIRFAX, Va. – Five Flyers scored in double figures as No. 24 Dayton won its seventh in a row with a 98-64 triumph over the George Mason Patriots.

It was the most points scored on the road since UD tallied 110 at Loyola Chicago on Feb 3, 1973.

Charles Cooke led the Flyers with 24 points, while Dyshawn Pierre added 15 points and seven rebounds.

Kendall Pollard chipped in with 13 points while Scoochie Smith recorded 10 points and a career-high eight rebounds. John Crosby also scored a career-high 10 points.

Dayton is now in a tie for first in the Atlantic 10 at 9-1. The Flyers also improved to 19-3 and has won 12 of their last 13 games.

GAME BREAKDOWN
  • Dayton outscored George Mason 9-1 in the last 3 minutes, 40 seconds of the first half to build a 47-31 halftime lead.
  • The Flyers continued to push the envelope and went on a 12-3 run midway through the second half to push the UD lead to 78-49 with seven minutes to play.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS
  • Dayton improved to 2-1 this season when ranked.
  • The Flyers improved to 15-0 this season when leading at the half.
  • When Dayton has three or more players score in double figures, UD is 16-0 this season.
  • The 98 points scored in a road game is the most in the Archie Miller era. It first time Dayton broke 90 points in a road game since losing 93-91 at Rhode Island in 2009.
  • Dayton's 19-3 start is also the best in the Archie Miller era.
  • Pierre has now scored in double figures in nine consecutive contests. Pollard extended his double figure scoring streak to three.
  • The Flyers made 14 of 22 3-pointers (63.6 percent) and shot 62.9 percent from the field.

UP NEXT
  • Dayton returns home to host the Duquesne Dukes on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. ET.
  • The game will be televised on the American Sports Network, and can be seen in the Dayton area on Fox 45.
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Players Mentioned

Charles Cooke

#4 Charles Cooke

G
6' 5"
Junior
Dyshawn  Pierre

#21 Dyshawn Pierre

F
6' 6"
Senior
Kendall  Pollard

#25 Kendall Pollard

F
6' 6"
Junior
Scoochie  Smith

#11 Scoochie Smith

G
6' 2"
Junior
John Crosby

#15 John Crosby

G
6' 2"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Charles Cooke

#4 Charles Cooke

6' 5"
Junior
G
Dyshawn  Pierre

#21 Dyshawn Pierre

6' 6"
Senior
F
Kendall  Pollard

#25 Kendall Pollard

6' 6"
Junior
F
Scoochie  Smith

#11 Scoochie Smith

6' 2"
Junior
G
John Crosby

#15 John Crosby

6' 2"
Freshman
G