The loss came after Dayton beat VCU twice in five sets in the regular season at UD’s Frericks Center.
It’s the second straight season Dayton has not lost an A-10 match in the regular season but fallen short in the A-10 tournament. It lost to Loyola Chicago in the final in 2024.
Dayton, which is not expected to have a chance to earn a NCAA tournament at-large bid, finished the season with a record of 23-7.
VCU (16-12) will play No. 2 seed Loyola o (16-15) in the championship game at noon Sunday. Loyola beat No. 6 Duquesne 3-2.
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