The support had to help the Flyers, who trailed 47-43 after three quarters. Colgate finished 7-23 last season. It returned five starters but lost 80-61 at Yale in its opener.
Dayton trailed 51-48 early in the fourth quarter but took control with a 10-1 run.
Julia Chandler, playing her first game at Dayton after transferring from Syracuse, led the Flyers with 17 points. Lauren Cannatelli scored 13. Jayla Scaife scored 12.
Dayton struggled from 3-point range, making 2 of 19, and committed 16 turnovers.
First career basket for @DaytonWBB freshman Kyla Whitehead. Dayton leads Colgate 7-5. pic.twitter.com/fP7G1pSzqS
— David Jablonski (@DavidPJablonski) November 9, 2018
The shrieking for opponents’ free throws is off the charts. pic.twitter.com/9bKs9u4Dd3
— David Jablonski (@DavidPJablonski) November 9, 2018
Shakeela Fowler hits a shot in last seconds of first quarter for @DaytonWBB. Dayton leads Colgate 19-8. pic.twitter.com/Apt1uoQNFh
— David Jablonski (@DavidPJablonski) November 9, 2018
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