- Matchup: Rhode Island Rams vs Duquesne Dukes
- Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA
- Broadcast: USA Network
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This Thursday, the Rhode Island Rams (16-15) will face off against the Duquesne Dukes (17-14) during the Atlantic 10 Tournament at PPG Paints Arena.
In their most recent game, the Rhode Island Rams fell to the Fordham Rams, concluding the match at 61-49. Rhode Island accumulated 20 personal fouls, while Fordham recorded 13. From beyond the arc, the Rams shot only 30% (6 of 20). Fordham had a stellar game at the free-throw line, converting 17 of 21 attempts for an impressive 81.0%. On rebounds, Fordham secured 37 total (7 offensive, 30 defensive), while Rhode Island managed 24 boards (7 offensive). The Rams had 12 assists and forced 14 turnovers, also tallying 10 steals. Defensively, Rhode Island allowed Fordham to shoot 41.3% (19 of 46) from the floor.
Jahmere Tripp stood out with a commendable performance, scoring 18 points on 43% shooting (6 of 14), alongside 5 rebounds during his 33 minutes on the court.
Currently, the Rams hold a record of 16-15. They average 70.2 points per game (ranked 306th nationally) with a field goal shooting percentage of 43.4%. Their three-point shooting stands at 30.2% (221 of 733 attempts), complemented by a free-throw percentage of 72.6%. Rhode Island averages 32.7 rebounds per game and has tallied 354 assists this season, ranking 346th in assists among all college teams. The team commits 12.7 turnovers per game and averages 18.2 personal fouls.
Defensively, the Rams force an average of 14.5 turnovers per game while allowing 18.7 fouls against them. They rank 73rd in Division 1 for assists allowed, with 380 in total this season. The Rams defend with a field goal percentage against of 43.5% (698 out of 1,606) and average 33.8 rebounds per game. Their three-point defense allows opponents to shoot at 34.9%, ranking 44th in points allowed per game at 68.2.
In their previous matchup, the Duquesne Dukes achieved a narrow victory over Richmond with a final score of 79-77. They collected a total of 29 rebounds (16 defensive, 13 offensive) and had 10 steals while recording only 9 turnovers. Richmond’s 15 fouls led the Dukes to shoot 18 free throws, converting 17 for an outstanding 94.4%. From the field, Duquesne shot 43.8% (28 of 64) while allowing Richmond a shooting rate of 63.8% (30 of 47). Richmond made 12 of 20 shots from three-point range, finishing 60.0%.
Alex Williams was pivotal, scoring 22 points in 29 minutes with an impressive shooting rate of 60.0% (6 of 10) and also recording 5 rebounds.
Duquesne’s season record stands at 17-14. They average 19.5 fouls per game and convert 71.8% from the free-throw line. Assisting each other 15.3 times per game (ranking 100th in the nation), they average 12.8 turnovers. The Dukes have scored 2,451 points this year, averaging 79.1 points per game with a field goal percentage of 46.2%, placing them 118th in the country.
On the defensive side, Duquesne enables opponents to hit 34.8% on three-point attempts (247 of 710) and concedes 73.4% at the free-throw line. They relinquish 14.2 assists and 33.8 rebounds, ranking 250th and 141st respectively in college. Duquesne is ranked 232nd in points allowed per game, averaging 75.8, while forcing 13.1 turnovers and permitting opponents to shoot 44.7%.
Who will triumph in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Selection: Back Rhode Island
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