Will we actually get to play this one? The Dukes game at Davidson scheduled for 12/30 has been postponed. If we/they miraculously play between now and then I will update.
History: GMU is 2 - 6 as a member of the A10 against the Dukes. This includes tournament play.
Duquesne is currently 5-7 / 0-0.
Wins: Rider, Bradley, American, New Hampshire, UC Irvine,
Losses: Hofstra, Weber. St., Northeastern, Colorado, Bowling Green, Marshall, DePaul,
Canceled: Wofford, Davidson
Schedule: https://goduquesne.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule
Roster: https://goduquesne.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster
Stats: https://goduquesne.com/sports/mens-basketball/stats/2021/pdf
Duquesne is led by 6’5” Leon Ayers III (12.9 ppg & 4.6 reb), 6’7” Kevin Easley Jr. (12.8 ppg & 6.7 reb), 6’3” “Primo” Spears (10.9 ppg), and 6’7” Tre Williams (10.9 ppg & 6.4 reb). 5’11” Jackie Johnson III, 6’4” Tyson Acuff, and 6’8” Toby Okani play double figure minutes for Duquesne and all 3 have started at various points this season. They are YOUNG. No seniors play and Ayers, a junior, is the only Duke with tons of experience.
Duquesne averages 70.0 points per game while giving up 71.2. The Dukes shoot 41.5% from the floor and 33.5% from 3. Opponents are shooting 46.3% from the field and 36.8% from 3. They shoot 69.5% from the free throw line. The Dukes are currently being out rebounded by their opponents by just .1 boards per game. They average 11.1 turnovers per game.
The game is on ESPN+.
My prediction: Our experience will be the difference. GMU 72 - Duquesne 68. We skip town with the win after celebrating with a Primanti Brothers sandwich.
Discuss.
History: GMU is 2 - 6 as a member of the A10 against the Dukes. This includes tournament play.
Duquesne is currently 5-7 / 0-0.
Wins: Rider, Bradley, American, New Hampshire, UC Irvine,
Losses: Hofstra, Weber. St., Northeastern, Colorado, Bowling Green, Marshall, DePaul,
Canceled: Wofford, Davidson
Schedule: https://goduquesne.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule
Roster: https://goduquesne.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster
Stats: https://goduquesne.com/sports/mens-basketball/stats/2021/pdf
Duquesne is led by 6’5” Leon Ayers III (12.9 ppg & 4.6 reb), 6’7” Kevin Easley Jr. (12.8 ppg & 6.7 reb), 6’3” “Primo” Spears (10.9 ppg), and 6’7” Tre Williams (10.9 ppg & 6.4 reb). 5’11” Jackie Johnson III, 6’4” Tyson Acuff, and 6’8” Toby Okani play double figure minutes for Duquesne and all 3 have started at various points this season. They are YOUNG. No seniors play and Ayers, a junior, is the only Duke with tons of experience.
Duquesne averages 70.0 points per game while giving up 71.2. The Dukes shoot 41.5% from the floor and 33.5% from 3. Opponents are shooting 46.3% from the field and 36.8% from 3. They shoot 69.5% from the free throw line. The Dukes are currently being out rebounded by their opponents by just .1 boards per game. They average 11.1 turnovers per game.
The game is on ESPN+.
My prediction: Our experience will be the difference. GMU 72 - Duquesne 68. We skip town with the win after celebrating with a Primanti Brothers sandwich.
Discuss.