Dayton's Zed Key (23) celebrates with teammate Malachi Smith (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against UNLV, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Dayton coach Anthony Grant shouts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against UNLV, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Dayton's Amael L'Etang (29) reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against UNLV, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

UNLV guard Jailen Bedford, center right, dribbles against Dayton forward Amael L'Etang (29) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

UNLV guard Dedan Thomas Jr. (11) dribbles against Dayton's Enoch Cheeks (6) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)