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FILE - In this Feb. Feb. 28, 2020, file photo, Dayton coach Anthony Grant, center, gives a hug to players Trey Landers, left, and Ryan Mikesell following the team's 82-67 win over Davidson in an NCAA college basketball game in Dayton, Ohio. The coronavirus outbreak has abruptly roused the University of Dayton from its dream of a basketball season. The 29-2 Flyers were rolling into tournament play on a 20-game winning streak that had lifted spirits in an Ohio city battered in the past year by violent deaths and devastation. The NCAA decision to cancel March Madness ended hopes for the small Roman Catholic school’s first Final Four appearance in 53 years. (AP Photo/Gary Landers, File)
Dream denied: Virus dashes Dayton's magical hoops season

By Dan Sewell Mar. 13, 2020 10:41 AM EDT

Dayton's Obi Toppin (1) and Jalen Crutcher (10) celebrate during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against George Washington, Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Tribble)
No. 3 Dayton buries GW in season finale, looks to postseason

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 07, 2020 09:31 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)
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

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 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

Toppin scores 21 to carry Dayton over Omaha 93-68

Nov. 19, 2019 09:46 PM EST
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Obi Toppin had 21 points and Ryan Mikesell scored 16 to lead five Dayton players in double figures as the Flyers defeated Omaha 93-68 on...

Dayton rides Toppin to 90-61 win over Charleston Southern

Nov. 16, 2019 09:04 PM EST
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Obi Toppin posted his second double-double in as many games and Dayton cruised to a 90-61 victory over Charleston Southern on Saturday. ...

Toppin scores 29 to lift Dayton past Indiana St. 86-81

Nov. 09, 2019 10:20 PM EST
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Obi Toppin had a career-high 29 points plus 12 rebounds as Dayton edged past Indiana State 86-81 on Saturday night. ...

Bey carries Colorado past Dayton 78-73 in NIT

Mar. 20, 2019 01:22 AM EDT
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Tyler Bey had 14 points and 12 rebounds to carry Colorado to a 78-73 win over Dayton in the NIT first round on Tuesday night. ...

Saint Louis head coach Travis Ford reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Dayton in the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament, Friday, March 15, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Saint Louis Billikens at Dayton Flyers 3/15/2019

Mar. 16, 2019 12:29 AM EDT

Toppin, Mikesell lift Dayton past Duquesne 78-67

Mar. 09, 2019 09:53 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Obi Toppin had 19 points as Dayton topped Duquesne 78-67 on Saturday night. Ryan Mikesell added 17 points for the Flyers, while Jalen...

Crutcher carries Dayton over La Salle 70-39

Mar. 06, 2019 10:19 PM EST
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Jalen Crutcher recorded 11 points and 12 rebounds to lift Dayton to a 70-39 win over La Salle on Wednesday night. Josh Cunningham...

Langevine lifts Rhode Island over Dayton 72-70 in OT

Mar. 01, 2019 11:08 PM EST
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Cyril Langevine had a career-high 26 points as Rhode Island narrowly beat Dayton 72-70 in overtime on Friday night. Fatts Russell added 23 points...

Toppin leads Dayton past Saint Louis 70-62

Feb. 23, 2019 06:49 PM EST
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Obi Toppin recorded 11 points and 10 rebounds to lead Dayton to a 70-62 win over Saint Louis on Saturday. Jalen Crutcher had 17...

Cunningham scores 21 to lift Dayton over Davidson 74-73

Feb. 19, 2019 08:54 PM EST
DAVIDSON, N.C. (AP) — Josh Cunningham scored 21 points, including the game-winning free throw with 2.2 seconds left, and Dayton beat Davidson 74-73 on Tuesday night,...

Jenkins scores 19 to lift VCU over Dayton 69-68

Associated Press Feb. 16, 2019 06:52 PM EST
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — De'Riante Jenkins posted 19 points as VCU held off Dayton 69-68 on Saturday. Jenkins hit 5 of 7 3-pointers. Issac...

Toppin's career night helps Dayton top St. Joseph's 75-64

Jan. 29, 2019 10:06 PM EST
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Obi Toppin set career highs with 25 points and 12 rebounds off the bench and Dayton beat Saint Joseph's 75-64 on Tuesday night. ...