Dayton center Steve McElvene, who set the school's single-season record in blocks last season, died suddenly at his home in New Haven, Indiana, on Thursday. He was 20.
Dyshawn Pierre scored 14 points and Jordan Sibert hit a key 3-pointer with 47.7 seconds left as Dayton stunned Syracuse 55-53 Saturday night to earn a spot in Sweet 16 for the first time in three decades.
Sanford lifts Dayton to 60-59 win over Ohio State
