Cincinnati forward Dillon Mitchell (23) chases the ball against Dayton guard Enoch Cheeks, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Dayton's Zed Key, bottom left, reacts after drawing a foul during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Cincinnati, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

A member of the Dayton band cheers prior to an NCAA college basketball game against Cincinnati, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati forward Arrinten Page (22) shoots against Dayton forward Zed Key (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Dayton's Posh Alexander (5) speaks with teammates Enoch Cheeks (6) and Malachi Smith (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Cincinnati, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)