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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

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

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

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

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

Saint Louis head coach Travis Ford gives guard Javon Bess (3) and guard Jordan Goodwin (0) instruction during a time out in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Dayton in the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament, Friday, March 15, 2019, in New York. Saint Louis won 64-55. ( (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Bess powers Saint Louis to an upset of Dayton

By Denis P. Gorman Mar. 15, 2019 11:13 PM 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...