Jan. 27, 2005

Box Score

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) - Monty Scott scored 16 points and Dayton finished the game with a 11-2 run, beating Rhode Island 56-49 on Thursday night.

Parfait Bitee's 3-pointer capped a 7-0 run and gave Rhode Island (4-13, 2-4 Atlantic 10) a 47-45 lead with 3:18 to play. But the Rams didn't score a field goal the rest of the game.

Marques Bennett answered for Dayton (12-5, 5-1) with a 3-pointer to give the Flyers back the lead, 48-47, and made two foul shots for a 50-47 lead with 2:41 left.

Scott Hazelton led Rhode Island with 14 points and Terrence Mack added 12.

Dayton led 27-24 at halftime.