- Matchup: Rhode Island Rams vs Duquesne Dukes
- Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
- Venue: UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh, PA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Rhode Island Rams (13-8) are heading to UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse this Sunday, aiming to secure a victory against the Duquesne Dukes (11-10).
In their previous outing, the Rhode Island Rams triumphed over Dayton, clinching a close 81-76 victory. The Rams showcased a field goal percentage of 43.4%, making 23 of 53 attempts, and nailed 7 out of 16 from beyond the arc. At the charity stripe, they converted 28 of 36 attempts, achieving a conversion rate of 77.8%. On the boards, they secured 25 rebounds—6 of which were offensive—and registered 12 assists. Defensively, they forced 23 turnovers while achieving 14 steals. Dayton, however, shot 51.2% from the floor, connecting on 22 of 43 shots. The Rams committed 25 personal fouls, while Dayton recorded 22.
Noteworthy performance came from Jahmere Tripp, who boasted a shooting percentage of 50.0%. He played for a substantial 39 minutes, securing 8 rebounds and contributing 24 points with 7 of 14 shooting.
As they approach this match, Rhode Island holds a season record of 13-8, averaging 72.6 points per game (ranked 274th in Division 1) and shooting at a 45.5% rate. Their three-point shooting stands at 30.9% (152 of 492), and they convert 72.9% from the free-throw line. The Rams average 32.9 rebounds per game, with a total of 235 assists this season, ranking them 342nd in college basketball for team assists. They average 12.7 turnovers and 18.2 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Rams average 14.4 forced turnovers per contest and draw 18.7 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 35.4% on three-pointers and rank 40th in the country for points allowed per game (67.3). Their field goal defense stands at 43.7% (468 of 1,071), with a total of 31.7 rebounds conceded per game. They rank 78th nationally for assists allowed, conceding 253 this season.
In their last game, the Duquesne Dukes suffered a defeat against St. Bonaventure, ending with a score of 87-79. In that match, they grabbed 21 defensive rebounds and 12 offensive rebounds for a total of 33. They turned the ball over 10 times while managing to achieve 5 steals. St. Bonaventure was attributed with 16 fouls, enabling the Dukes to shoot 22 free throws, converting 12 for a success rate of 54.5%. From three-point range, Duquesne hit 11 of 27 attempts (40.7%). They concluded the game shooting 28 out of 64 from the field, resulting in a 43.8% success rate, while allowing St. Bonaventure to shoot 55.8% (29 out of 52).
David Dixon was a key player for the Dukes, making 6 of 11 shots at a rate of 54.5%, contributing 2 rebounds, 12 points, and 1 assist over 21 minutes of play.
With a season record of 11-10, the Dukes average 20.5 personal fouls per game and shoot 70.2% from the free-throw line. They distribute assists at a rate of 17.1 per game (43rd in college basketball) while averaging 13.6 turnovers. Duquesne has scored a total of 1,747 points this year (83.2 per game) and averages 36.8 rebounds per game. Their shooting efficiency stands at 47.8% from the field, ranking them 53rd in the nation.
On the defensive end, Duquesne allows 33.3% shooting on three-pointers (164 of 493) and 74.4% from the free-throw line. They permit an average of 14.0 assists and 34.2 rebounds per game, ranking 234th and 168th, respectively. In terms of points allowed, the Dukes rank 283rd in Division 1, conceding 77.4 points per game. They force 12.9 turnovers and allow opponents to shoot 43.9% from the field, ranking them 187th nationally.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Duquesne
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