Duquesne defeats Canisius 103-59
Duquesne Dominates at Home, 103-59: A Statement Win
The UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse was electric on Wednesday night as the Duquesne Dukes proved once again why they're a force to be reckoned with in the NCAA. Behind a blistering 60.0% shooting performance from the field, Duquesne dismantled the Canisius Golden Griffins, 103-59.
The game was all but over by halftime, as Duquesne led 46-30. The Dukes' dominance continued unabated in the second half, with Jimmie Williams leading the charge. The junior guard poured in a team-high 24 points on 4-5 three-point shooting and an impressive 83.3% field goal percentage.
Williams' efficiency was just one aspect of Duquesne's well-rounded attack. Lazar Milosevic controlled the paint, grabbing eight rebounds while scoring four points and dishing out three assists. Tarence Guinyard chipped in with nine assists of his own, as all five starters finished in double figures for the Dukes.
In stark contrast, Canisius struggled to find its footing on the road. The Golden Griffins shot a paltry 45.0% from the field, including just 5-14 three-point shooting. Kahlil Singleton led the team with 13 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Duquesne's onslaught.
The advanced statistics told a similar tale of Duquesne's superiority. The Dukes boasted an impressive eFG% of 72.6%, while Canisius lagged behind at just 50.0%. Duquesne also excelled in turnover margin, outdoing the Golden Griffins by a whopping 14.1 points per 100 possessions.
The result was a resounding statement win for Duquesne, one that cements their status as a top contender in the NCAA. For Canisius, it's a tough pill to swallow on the road, but with players like Singleton and Mike Evbagharu showing flashes of promise, there's reason to believe they can bounce back from this defeat.
Key Takeaways:
* Duquesne dominated the game, leading by as many as 44 points.
* Jimmie Williams led the team in scoring and shooting efficiency.
* The Dukes' balanced attack featured nine players in double figures.
* Canisius struggled to find its footing on the road, with a subpar shooting performance.
Game Stats:
Duquesne:
* Field Goals: 37/62 (60.0%)
* 2-Point FG: 21/27 (77.8%)
* 3-Point FG: 16/35 (46.0%)
* Free Throws: 13/17 (76.0%)
Canisius:
* Field Goals: 22/49 (45.0%)
* 2-Point FG: 17/35 (48.6%)
* 3-Point FG: 5/14 (36.0%)
* Free Throws: 10/18 (56.0%)