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Dayton guard Rodney Chatman (0) drives around VCU forward Issac Vann (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Zach Gibson)
Crutcher scores 18, leads No. 5 Dayton past VCU 66-61

By Hank Kurz Jr. Feb. 18, 2020 10:59 PM EST

San Diego State guard Jordan Schakel (20) shoots a three-point basket against Boise State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Top of AP poll steady as Baylor, Kansas set collision course

By Dave Skretta Feb. 17, 2020 12:17 PM EST

Dayton's Obi Toppin dunks the ball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Massachusetts, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Amherst, Mass. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
No. 6 Dayton tops UMass 71-63 for 14th straight win

By Gethin Coolbaugh Feb. 15, 2020 02:54 PM EST

Rhode Island's Jeff Dowtin defends against Dayton's Obi Toppin during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Toppin's 22 points lead No. 6 Dayton over Rhode Island 81-67

By Joe Kay Feb. 11, 2020 09:56 PM EST

Dayton's Obi Toppin (1) and Jalen Crutcher (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against St. Louis Saturday, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Dayton, Ohio. Dayton won 71-65 (AP Photo/Tony Tribble)
Crutcher leads No. 6 Dayton over Saint Louis 71-65

By Joe Kay Feb. 08, 2020 05:31 PM 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)
Flyin' high: No. 6 Dayton having best season in half-century

By Joe Kay Feb. 05, 2020 03:59 PM EST

Fordham head coach Jeff Neubauer reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Dayton, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Tribble)
No. 7 Dayton beats Fordham 70-56 for 16th straight over Rams

By Joe Kay Feb. 01, 2020 06:31 PM EST

The ball pops loose as Duquesne's Marcus Weathers (5) tries to shoot as Dayton's Jordy Tshimanga (32) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Obi Toppin's 22 points help No. 7 Dayton hold off Duquesne

By Alan Saunders Jan. 29, 2020 09:06 PM EST

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

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

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 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