Dayton Flyers
Richmond guard Jacob Gilyard (0) drives around Dayton defender Jalen Crutcher (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Richmond, Va., Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020.(AP Photo/Lee Luther Jr.)
Toppin, Crutcher lead No. 7 Flyers past Richmond, 87-79

By Hank Kurz Jr. Jan. 25, 2020 08:17 PM EST

Dayton's Ryan Mikesell (33) shoots against St. Bonaventure's Robert Carpenter (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Crutcher has 23, No. 7 Dayton beats St. Bonaventure 86-60

By Joe Kay Jan. 22, 2020 08:52 PM EST

San Diego State guard Adam Seiko (2) and guard Trey Pulliam (4) celebrate during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Nevada, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
San Diego State lone unbeaten as No. 4 Aztecs press on

By Dave Skretta Jan. 21, 2020 02:37 AM EST

Dayton's Jalen Crutcher (10) has the ball knocked away by Saint Louis' Hasahn French (11) as Dayton's Jordy Tshimanga (32) watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Crutcher's 3 in OT lifts No. 13 Dayton over Saint Louis

By Steve Overbey Jan. 17, 2020 09:57 PM EST

Dayton's Obi Toppin (1) eyes the basket against Virginia Commonwealth's Marcus Santos-Silva, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Hobbled Toppin carries No. 13 Dayton past VCU, 79-65

By Joe Kay Jan. 14, 2020 11:06 PM EST

Butler guard Kamar Baldwin (3) drives against Providence guard David Duke (3) and forward Kalif Young, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Big East a beast again with four teams showcased in Top 25

By Dave Skretta Jan. 14, 2020 01:39 AM EST

Dayton's Obi Toppin (1) reacts after dunking during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Massachusetts, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Dayton. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Toppin hurts ankle while No. 15 Dayton beats UMass 88-60

By Joe Kay Jan. 11, 2020 02:42 PM EST

Saint Joseph's guards Ryan Daly (1) and Cameron Brown, right, try to block a shot by Dayton guard Trey Landers, center, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
No. 20 Dayton tops Saint Joe's to end Hawk Hill drought

Jan. 05, 2020 03:15 PM EST

Dayton head coach Anthony Grant gives instructions during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Florida, Monday Dec. 30, 2019, in Dayton. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Toppin's 31 lead No. 20 Dayton over North Florida 77-59

By Joe Kay Dec. 30, 2019 09:11 PM EST

Grambling State guard Trevell Cunningham, left, is pressured by Dayton guards Trey Landers, right, and Jhery Matos, rear, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday Dec. 23, 2019, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Ibi Watson leads No. 18 Dayton over Grambling State 81-53

By Joe Kay Dec. 23, 2019 09:13 PM EST

Dayton head coach Anthony Grant directs his team in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Colorado, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
Schwartz hits 3 at buzzer, Colorado stuns Dayton 78-76 in OT

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 21, 2019 09:28 PM EST

Dayton's Jalen Crutcher (10) shoots against North Texas' Zachary Simmons (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
No. 13 Dayton pulls away late for 71-58 win over North Texas

By Joe Kay Dec. 17, 2019 09:39 PM EST

Dayton head coach Anthony Grant, left, speaks with Obi Toppin (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Drake, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Watson scores 20, No. 14 Dayton pulls away from Drake 78-47

By Joe Kay Dec. 14, 2019 09:07 PM EST

Dayton guard Jalen Crutcher (10) shoots the ball over the defense of Saint Mary's Jordan Ford (3), Tommy Kuhse (12) and Tanner Krebs, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
No. 19 Dayton beats Saint Mary’s in Jerry Colangelo Classic

By Jack Magruder Dec. 08, 2019 06:26 PM EST

Dayton's Rodney Chatman (0) shoots against Houston Baptist's Myles Pierre (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Return to ranks: No. 19 Dayton beats Houston Baptist 99-68

By Joe Kay Dec. 03, 2019 09:09 PM EST

Dayton's Obi Toppin (1) shoots against Houston Baptist's Ian DuBose (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Houston Baptist Huskies at Dayton Flyers 12/3/2019

Dec. 03, 2019 08:09 PM EST

Marquette guard Markus Howard (0) is fouled by Maryland guard Darryl Morsell, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)
Veteran big men stand out in Kansas, Michigan title runs

By Aaron Beard Dec. 01, 2019 05:00 PM EST

Dayton forward Ryan Mikesell (33) shoots next to Kansas forward David McCormack (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019, in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
No. 4 Kansas beats Dayton 90-84 in overtime for Maui title

By John Marshall Nov. 27, 2019 07:37 PM EST

Virginia Tech guard Wabissa Bede (3) attempts to shoot over Dayton guard Jalen Crutcher (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
Toppin leads Dayton to 89-62 win over Virginia Tech in Maui

By John Marshall Nov. 26, 2019 10:27 PM EST

Dayton forward Obi Toppin (1) goes to the basket over Georgia forward Rodney Howard (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
Dayton rolls over Georgia 80-61 at Maui Invitational

By John Marshall Nov. 25, 2019 05:04 PM EST