DAYTON, Ohio - Chris Wright scored 14 points as Dayton took control early in the second half today en route to a 69-58 win over St. Joseph's.
Marcus Johnson hit two three-pointers and Kurt Huelsman made a jumper just after halftime to expand Dayton's lead to 47-34 with 16:35 to play. St. Joseph's (12-8, 5-1 Atlantic Ten) got to within nine points when Tasheed Carr made two free throws with 10:11 left, but the Hawks couldn't get any closer.
Johnson and Charles Little each scored 13 points for Dayton (20-2, 6-1), which has matched its best start ever and hasn't lost at home this season.