Sahvir Wheeler added 16 points, Cason Wallace scored 14 and Jacob Toppin provided 10 for the Wildcats (2-1).
Jeremy Roach added 16 points while playing the full 40 minutes, but he hit only 6 of 17 field-goal attempts.
Dayton was led by Kobe Elvis, who had 16 points and seven rebounds, while Mike Sharavjamts finished with 14 points.
It was the Huskies' first triple-double since Daniel Hamilton totaled 11 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists against Central Connecticut State on Dec. 23, 2015.
Armoni Foster and Kidtrell scored 11 points apiece for the Bulls (1-2).