Credit: DaytonDailyNews
Star of the game: Scoochie Smith scored 20 points on 7-of-12 shooting.
Key play: Cunningham's slam on a fast break with 5 seconds to play was the last basket. He was fouled but left the game in the arms of two trainers. He landed awkwardly after the dunk. Ryan Mikesell shot and made the free throw.
Stat of the game: UD survived a tough night at the line, making 20 of 33 free throws (60.6 percent).
FIRST-HALF RECAP
Dayton trailed Alabama 36-31 at halftime
Star of the half: Dayton's Charles Cooke led all scorers with nine points. He was 2 of 2 from 3-point range.
Key run: Alabama opened the game on a 7-0 run. It had another 7-0 run after falling behind 20-17.
Key stat: The Flyers committed 12 personal fouls, and Alabama made 12 of 18 free throws. Alabama fouled nine times, and Dayton made 6 of 10 free throws.
Foul trouble: Cunningham picked up his second foul at the 17:50 mark and didn't return. Darrell Davis has three fouls.
Bench contributions: Sam Miller had seven points for the Flyers. He made 2 of 6 shots from the field.
Alabama’s star: Riley Norris leads Alabama with eight points.
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