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DAYTON, Ohio (AP) -- It was a battle of streaks. Pittsburgh's ended. Dayton's didn't.
Brian Roberts scored 31 points and Dayton upset No. 6 Pittsburgh 80-55 on Saturday night, extending the Flyers' winning streak to 10 and handing the Panthers their first loss of the season.

Pittsburgh (11-1) had no answer for Roberts, who got repeated open looks and took full advantage.

"Brian Roberts is phenomenal," Dayton coach Brian Gregory said. "I've been saying for a long time he's the most efficient guard in the country, but now I think he's becoming one of the best."

Marcus Johnson added 15 points and Kurt Huelsman 12 for the Flyers.

Dayton (11-1) also hit 22 of 28 free throws and outrebounded the Panthers 41-34. The Panthers had been averaging 11.1 rebounds more than their opponents.

"We knew what this was coming in," Pittsburgh coach Jamie Dixon said. "They're a very good team. It's a tough place to play. We didn't play well."

When Roberts wasn't shooting from the outside, Dayton was able to get the ball inside to the 6-foot-10 Huelsman, who would drive to the basket, dish the ball off or kick it back outside.

"I always say you have to double Kurt's rebound total because even though he might not get them, he helps somebody else get them," Gregory said. "They chose not to double down [on Huelsman]. He doesn't back down from anybody. He was a huge part of our success tonight."

ESPN - Pittsburgh vs. Dayton Recap, December 29, 2007