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University of Cincinnati drops men's soccer in virus fallout

By Joe Kay Apr. 14, 2020 03:45 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — The University of Cincinnati eliminated its men's soccer

FILE - In this Feb. 22, 2020, file photo, Dayton's Obi Toppin, left, celebrates scoring his 1,000th career point with head coach Anthony Grant after an NCAA college basketball game against Duquesne, in Dayton, Ohio. Toppin and Grant have claimed top honors from The Associated Press after leading the Flyers to a No. 3 final ranking. Toppin was voted the AP men's college basketball player of the year, Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Grant is the AP coach of the year. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)
Dayton's Obi Toppin -- AP player of year -- heading to NBA

By Joe Kay Mar. 25, 2020 04:31 PM EDT
Dayton's Obi Toppin is headed to the NBA after leading the Flyers to a 29-2

Xavier forward Tyrique Jones (4) grabs a rebound over Butler center Derrik Smits (21) and forward Jordan Tucker, front, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Baldwin has career-best 36, Butler rallies over Xavier 72-71

By Joe Kay Mar. 07, 2020 11:19 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Everyone knew Kamar Baldwin would take the final shot. The

Dayton coach Anthony Grant reacts to a call during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Davidson, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, in Dayton, Ohio. Dayton won 82-67. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
No. 4 Dayton gets A-10 title with 82-67 win over Davidson

By Joe Kay Feb. 28, 2020 09:01 PM EST
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — No reason to cut down the net after Dayton clinched a

Marshall scores 23, Xavier pulls away from DePaul 78-67

By Joe Kay Feb. 25, 2020 09:54 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Xavier coach Travis Steele shows his players video of Buster

Cincinnati guard Jarron Cumberland (34) shoots as Wichita State guard Dexter Dennis (0) guards in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati defeated Wichita State 67-64. (Albert Cesare/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP)
No OT! Cincinnati beats Wichita State 67-64 in regulation

By Joe Kay Feb. 23, 2020 03:26 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — The ball left Jamarius Burton's hands at mid-court, and

Villanova forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (24) is pressured by Xavier forward Naji Marshall (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
No. 12 Villanova beats Xavier 64-55 for 4th straight win

By Joe Kay Feb. 22, 2020 04:41 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — The 3-point shot dried up, forcing No. 12 Villanova to find a

Rhode Island's Jeff Dowtin defends against Dayton's Obi Toppin during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Toppin's 22 points lead No. 6 Dayton over Rhode Island 81-67

By Joe Kay Feb. 11, 2020 09:56 PM EST
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Obi Toppin saw his younger brother, Jacob, going up for a

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell looks on during a timeout during the first half of the Birmingham Bowl NCAA college football game against Boston College, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Luke Fickell tells Michigan State he's staying at Cincinnati

By Joe Kay Feb. 10, 2020 04:31 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Coach Luke Fickell informed Michigan State on Monday that he

Dayton's Obi Toppin (1) and Jalen Crutcher (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against St. Louis Saturday, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Dayton, Ohio. Dayton won 71-65 (AP Photo/Tony Tribble)
Crutcher leads No. 6 Dayton over Saint Louis 71-65

By Joe Kay Feb. 08, 2020 05:31 PM EST
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Jalen Crutcher's 3-point shot was off for a second straight

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)
Flyin' high: No. 6 Dayton having best season in half-century

By Joe Kay Feb. 05, 2020 03:59 PM EST
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — NCAA Tournament fans will be talking about Dayton a lot

Fordham head coach Jeff Neubauer reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Dayton, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Tribble)
No. 7 Dayton beats Fordham 70-56 for 16th straight over Rams

By Joe Kay Feb. 01, 2020 06:31 PM EST
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Trey Landers sees himself as more of a role player — lock

Marquette's Markus Howard walks off the court after sustaining an injury during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Howard gets hurt, Marquette rallies over Xavier 84-82 in 2OT

By Joe Kay Jan. 29, 2020 11:45 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — When Markus Howard headed toward the locker room with a

Cincinnati's Jarron Cumberland (34) shoots over SMU's Kendric Davis (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Cumberland's 28 points lead Cincinnati over SMU 65-43

By Joe Kay Jan. 28, 2020 09:05 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Jarron Cumberland is finally feeling healthy, and it shows in

Dayton's Ryan Mikesell (33) shoots against St. Bonaventure's Robert Carpenter (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Crutcher has 23, No. 7 Dayton beats St. Bonaventure 86-60

By Joe Kay Jan. 22, 2020 08:52 PM EST
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — St. Bonaventure coach Mark Schmidt called two timeouts

East Carolina's Jayden Gardner (1) looks to pass around Cincinnati's Tre Scott (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Scott's double-double leads Cincinnati over ECU 82-57

By Joe Kay Jan. 19, 2020 08:24 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Trevon Scott had another double-double, but it was another

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, Ohio (AP) — As the final minute ticked down, Jalen Crutcher dribbled

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
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Obi Toppin landed with a loud thud and grabbed his left

Seton Hall's Ike Obiagu (21) and Xavier's Zach Freemantle (32) battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Powell scores 24, surging Seton Hall beats Xavier 83-71

By Joe Kay Jan. 08, 2020 11:03 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Myles Powell scored 24 points Wednesday night, and Seton Hall

St. John's head coach Mike Anderson directs his team against Xavier during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Marshall, Tandy lead Xavier past St. John's 75-67

By Joe Kay Jan. 05, 2020 07:14 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Freshman KyKy Tandy missed the first month of the season with