Old Spice Classic

Dayton's hot shooting propels them to 2011 Old Spice Classic title over Minnesota

Kevin Dillard had 19 points, Chris Johnson added 18 and Dayton hit 12 three-pointers as the Flyers rode a hot-shooting performance to an 86-70 Old Spice Classic championship game victory over Minnesota. The Flyers (5-1) connected on 12 of their 27 three-point attempts and shot 46 percent overall (28 of 60). Minnesota (6-1) played the final 17 minutes without leading scorer and rebounder Trevor Mbakwe, who left the game after sustaining a right leg injury. Without his defensive presence underneath, the Flyers exploited the middle of the floor both in their half-court sets and in transition. The Golden Gophers tried to make up for Mbakwe’s absence with its own outside shooting, but connected on only seven of their 18 attempts. Austin Hollins led the Golden Gophers, who suffered their first loss of the season, with 14 points. Julian Welch chipped in 12 for Minnesota. MORE | Photo Gallery

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