Cavan's Anthony Forde tries to catch Paul Rouse of Tyrone

Tyrone built up a four-point lead in the opening 10 minutes, with Sean Cavanagh, Aidan McCarron, Christy Colhoun and Kelvin Hughes on target.

It was 0-6 to 0-3 at the break, but Gerald Pierson's accuracy from placed balls helped close the gap to a point.

However, Mickey Harte's men reasserted themselves to win by four.

Ryan McMenamin and Dermot Carlin gave the Red Hands a dynamic attacking impetus from the back and they cut loose.

Paul Rouse nailed on three points, Cavanagh hit a gem, and McMenamin also got in on the act with a cheeky effort as Tyrone went six clear with 10 minutes to play.

Cavan did produce a late flourish, but there was never any doubt about the outcome.

Tyrone have won all three of the group games but their survival in the competition now rests with Ulster Council chiefs.

They have charged Tyrone with breaching competition rules by playing four student players against Derry.

The regulations state that college sides have first call on the students.

Gaelic Life Dr McKenna Cup fixtures

Saturday

Section B:
Cavan 0-10 0-14 Tyrone

Sunday (All games 1400)

Section A
St Mary's v Fermanagh (Tempo)
Armagh v Monaghan (Clones)

Section B
Derry v Queen's (Celtic Park)

Section C
Donegal v Down (Ballybofey)
Antrim v UUJ (Casement Park)