Dayton players, including Joey Gruden (44), leave the court after a victory against Virginia Commonwealth on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, at UD Arena.

Dayton’s Camron Greer dribbles out the clock in a victory against Virginia Commonwealth on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, at UD Arena.

Dayton players congratulate Joey Gruden after his 3-pointer in the final seconds against Virginia Commonwealth on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, at UD Arena.

Dayton’s Matej Svoboda and Joey Gruden celebrate after Gruden’s 3-pointer in the final seconds against Virginia Commonwealth on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, at UD Arena.

Dayton’s Jack Westerfield and Joey Gruden react after Gruden’s 3-pointer in the final seconds against Virginia Commonwealth on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, at UD Arena.

Dayton fans cheer during a game against Virginia Commonwealth on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, at UD Arena.

Dayton’s Joey Gruden makes a 3-pointer in the final minute against Virginia Commonwealth on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, at UD Arena.

Dayton players react on the bench after a dunk by Trey Landers against Virginia Commonwealth on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, at UD Arena.

Dayton’s Matej Svoboda scores against Virginia Commonwealth on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, at UD Arena.

Dayton’s Jordan Davis scores and is fouled by Virginia Commonwealth’s Mike’l Simms on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, at UD Arena. David Jablonski/Staff

Dayton’s Josh Cunningham dunks against Virginia Commonwealth on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, at UD Arena.

Dayton’s Anthony Grant reacts to a play during a game against Virginia Commonwealth on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, at UD Arena.

Dayton’s Jordan Davis shoots against Virginia Commonwealth on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, at UD Arena.

Dayton’s Darrell Davis reacts after making a 3-pointer while being fouled by Virginia Commonwealth on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, at UD Arena.

Virginia Commonwealth’s Justin Tillman runs into Dayton’s Jalen Crutcher on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, at UD Arena.

Dayton’s Darrell Davis reacts after a 3-pointer against Virginia Commonwealth on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, at UD Arena.

Virginia Commonwealth’s Isaac Vann shoots against Dayton on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, at UD Arena.

Dayton’s Darrell Davis reacts after a 3-pointer against Virginia Commonwealth on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, at UD Arena.

Dayton’s John Crosby, Jalen Crutcher and Trey Landers react after a basket against Virginia Commonwealth on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, at UD Arena.

Virginia Commonwealth’s Justin Tillman catches a pass during a game against Dayton on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, at UD Arena.

Dayton’s Jalen Crutcher reacts after a basket against Virginia Commonwealth on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, at UD Arena.

Dayton’s Trey Landers scores against Virginia Commonwealth on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, at UD Arena.

Dayton’s Darrell Davis shoots against Virginia Commonwealth on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, at UD Arena.

Dayton’s Jordan Davis passes against Virginia Commonwealth on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, at UD Arena.

Dayton’s Darrell Davis scores against Virginia Commonwealth on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, at UD Arena.