The University of Massachusetts women's basketball team trailed by just four points with under 10 minutes to play Saturday, but Dayton went on to win 86-65.

The Flyers (14-10, 3-5 Atlantic 10) outscored the Minutewomen (9-14, 2-6 A-10) 23-6 in the final 9:39.

Kristina Danella led UMass with 20 points, six rebounds, two assists and two blocks, and Teya Wright added her fifth career double-double with 14 rebounds and 13 points.

Stefanie Gerardot added 17 points for the Minutewomen who trailed 41-38 at halftime.

UMass returns home to host Temple at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday at the Mullins Center on field trip day.