Dayton sank 11 of 16 field-goal attempts in the fourth period, including 4 of 6 from 3-point range, to put the game out of reach.
In all, the Flyers made 13 three-pointers, tied for the fourth most in school history.
Jenna Burdette led the Flyers with 29 points and made a career-high seven 3-pointers. Jayla Scaife and Lauren Cannatelli finished with 17 points apiece and Javonna Layfield recorded her 10th double-double with 15 rebounds and 10 points.
The Flyers return home to UD Arena to host Duquesne on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Wright State 69, Youngstown St. 59: Wright State hung on after squandering an 18-point lead to top the Penguins in Youngstown.
WSU (16-6, 7-3 Horizon League) led 39-23 at halftime, then by 18 three different times in the first five minutes of the second half before YSU started rallying. The Penguins went on a 15-2 run to climb to within five late in the third period and eventually took a 56-54 lead with 3:45 left in the fourth. Wright State regrouped and outscored the Penguins 15-3 down the stretch.
The Raiders forced 19 YSU turnovers, which led to a 23-7 scoring advantage in points off miscues.
Chelsea Welch had 23 points, five assists and four steals for WSU and Emily Vogelpohl had 19 points and 10 rebounds.
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