McIntyre 1-4 from the field and UD getting lots of boards.
4-4
Rokkannen and Bravo-Harriott hit 3s to end the quarter. 16-8 UT
That’s a strong first quarter
Not the Dayton team we have been used to. Pounding the ball inside, playing slow, tight defense, as opposed to the quick 3 point machine offense they used to be
Rockets with 2 quick buckets. 20-8. Dayton coach is livid with their play and calls a TO.
Rockets playing great D so far. Have stretched this lead with Santucci and Boyd both on the bench. Even St. Fort contributing with a nice drive and semi-circus shot for 2.
Cunningham with a block on 1 end and great assist on the other. 22-8
23-10 Rockets. Beacham to the line for 2.
Beacham with the steal and layup. 27-10
29-10 on a Beacham shot after 2 offensive boards by Boyd.
Dayton gets a couple quick buckets and Cullop calls time.
29-15 Rockets. 4:33 left
34-15 on 5 points from Cunningham
Dayton gets a 3 at the buzzer. 36-18 Rockets at the half.
Stat of the half, turnovers:
UD 14
UT 1 ... yes 1!
McIntyre with 10. Beacham 6.
Boyd with 5 boards.
Santucci with 4 assists and 2 steals.
Had a great run with Cunningham, Rokkannen and Bravo-Harriott in the back court.
Still getting killed on the boards tho. 28-16 Dayton.
St. Fort with a nice put back. 39-20