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Dayton Flyers Beat NJIT Highlanders 89–58 in Season Opener

Aiden Derkack posted 21 points and 11 rebounds as Dayton opened the men’s college basketball season with an 89–58 win over NJIT on Monday.

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Dayton Flyers men’s basketball defeated the NJIT Highlanders 89–58 in its season opener Monday in Dayton, Ohio.

Aiden Derkack recorded 21 points and 11 rebounds. Teammate Amael L’Etang added 20 points and 11 rebounds while shooting 6-of-12 from the field and 8-of-10 at the free-throw line. Tristian Ford scored 13 points, making 3 of 4 three-point attempts.

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The Flyers took the lead for good with 18 minutes, 47 seconds left in the first half. They led 47–23 at halftime, with Derkack scoring 11 of his points before intermission. Dayton outscored NJIT in the second half, and Derkack led the team with 10 points after halftime.

Matheo Coffi led NJIT with 12 points. Quentin Duncan scored nine points, and Mario Tatum Jr. added eight.

Dayton hosts Northern Illinois on Saturday. NJIT visits Iona on Thursday.

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