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Daily Links: Cunningham’s injury could be devastating for Dayton

Also: Monmouth loses at the buzzer, Towson jumps out to 2-0.

NCAA Basketball: NCAA Tournament-St. Louis Practice
Archie Miller could be without a key player.
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The Tip-Off Marathon is over, and the biggest news from a mid-major view - other than a SFA’s near upset - was an injury.

Dayton’s Josh Cunningham landed awkwardly as he sealed the Flyers win at Alabama with a dunk in the final seconds. With Kendall Pollard dealing with his own injury issues, and talented freshman Kostas Antetokounmpo unavailable this season, Dayton holds its breath as it awaits news on the extent of Cunningham’s injury.

Here are some other links to get you caught up on the action from the last few days:

So Far, Mountain West Doubters Haven’t Been Silenced | Mountain West Connection

San Diego State’s loss to Gonzaga is more detrimental than you might think.

Killian Tillie: Super Glue Guy | The Slipper Still Fits

So good so early, Tillie may transcend the traditional Swiss Army Knife/glue guy label.

Dayton's Josh Cunningham suffers scary leg injury on game-sealing dunk vs. Alabama | SB Nation

This play is hard to watch.

UD’s Cunningham injury to be examined Wednesday | Dayton Daily News

Dayton Flyers sophomore forward Josh Cunningham left Coleman Coliseum on crutches with his full leg in a brace.

Gamecocks top Monmouth on Dozier’s buzzer-beater | The State

Chris Brady and the Hawks came oh-so-close to an impressive road upset.

MTSU delivers Racers’ first loss of the season | The Murray State News

The Blue Raiders won an under-the-radar match up of conference favorites.

Towson eventually heats up to beat Morgan State, 78-72 | The Baltimore Sun

For the better part of Tuesday night, the Towson men's basketball team had found 3-pointers as elusive as its shadow. A good look was there, the shot went up, and it was as if the rim at Morgan State had moved.