Loyola Chicago's Des Watson (0), Philip Alston, (23) and Patrick Mwamba (30) celebrate the team's 77-72 win over Dayton in an NCAA basketball game Friday, March 1, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Dayton's Javon Bennett, top, battles Loyola of Chicago's Dame Adelekun, bottom, for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, March 1, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Loyola of Chicago head coach Drew Valentine, left, talks with Jayden Dawson (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Dayton, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Loyola Chicago's Des Watson celebrates with students after Loyola defeated Dayton 77-72 in an NCAA basketball game Friday, March 1, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Dayton's DaRon Holmes (15) goes up to shoot against Loyola of Chicago's Miles Rubin, front left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, March 1, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Loyola Chicago's Des Watson (0) and Philip Alston (23) celebrate the team's 77-72 win over Dayton in an NCAA basketball game Friday, March 1, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)