After Friday night’s game — after the Dayton Flyers held off Saint Joseph’s 77-72 at UD Arena — both Nate Santos and Coach Anthony Grant talked about the team “finding its identity” again.

DaRon Holmes II had 23 points and 11 rebounds for the Flyers (25-8), who were denied their first Sweet 16 appearance since 2014. Koby Brea added 14 points and Kobe Elvis scored 13 for Dayton ...