- Matchup: Queens Royals vs Duquesne Dukes
- Scheduled Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
- Venue: UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, Pittsburgh, PA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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At UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, the Duquesne Dukes (2-0) will face off against the Queens Royals (1-2) this Tuesday.
The Queens Royals recently clashed with Villanova, experiencing a defeat with a final score of 94-74. Queens managed a 57.4% shooting percentage (27 of 47), including 8 of 17 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they hit 12 of 16 for a 75.0% success rate. On the boards, the Royals collected a total of 18 rebounds, with 3 being offensive. They also recorded 16 assists while forcing 5 turnovers and earning 1 steal. Defensively, Queens allowed their opponents to shoot 50.7% from the field on 36 of 71 attempts. Villanova added 17 assists and achieved 10 steals during the game. They secured 34 rebounds (17 offensive, 17 defensive) but did not register any blocks. From the charity stripe, Villanova succeeded on 18 of 25 attempts for a 72.0% conversion rate. They converted 4 of 19 attempts from beyond the arc. In terms of fouls, Queens was called for 22, while Villanova had 17 fouls.
Nasir Mann stood out as a key player for Queens, scoring 21 points on 9 of 11 shooting. He logged 31 minutes on the floor, securing 5 rebounds and distributing 2 assists, achieving an impressive 81.8% shooting accuracy.
The Royals enter this matchup with a 1-2 record this season. They average 15.7 turnovers per game and commit approximately 24.3 fouls nightly. As a collective unit, Queens grabs 32.0 rebounds per game and has accumulated 43 assists this season, ranking 58th in Division I. They are hitting 32.9% from the three-point line (25 of 76) and 67.6% from the free-throw line. The Royals score an average of 78.3 points per game (ranked 212th nationally) while shooting 49.4% from the field.
Defensively, the Royals force 11.3 turnovers per game and draw 21.3 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 25.4% from three-point range and sit 295th in Division I in points allowed per game (83.7). Queens permits a shooting percentage of 42.6% (86 of 202) and gives up 42.3 rebounds per game as a team. They currently rank 309th in Division I for assists allowed, having surrendered 38 assists this season.
In their previous game, the Duquesne Dukes secured a victory against Sacred Heart, winning 92-80. The Dukes pulled down 27 defensive rebounds and 12 offensive boards, totaling 39 for the game. They committed 7 turnovers while registering 6 steals. Sacred Heart committed 23 personal fouls, presenting the Dukes with 39 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 26 for a 66.7% success rate. From beyond the arc, Duquesne made 8 of 35 attempts (22.9%). Overall, the Dukes finished the game with a shooting percentage of 43.9% (29 for 66). Defensively, Duquesne allowed Sacred Heart to shoot 37.5% from the floor while permitting 21 of 56 attempts to go in. The Dukes yielded 36 total rebounds, with 13 on the offensive glass.
John Hugley IV played a pivotal role for the Dukes, netting 25 points in 34 minutes while also providing 4 assists. He shot 9 for 17, yielding a field goal percentage of 52.9%, along with 8 rebounds.
Duquesne stands at a 2-0 record this season. The Dukes are shooting 49.6% from the field, placing them 95th nationally. They have amassed 175 points this season (averaging 87.5 per game) and are grabbing 38.5 rebounds each contest. They assist their teammates 18.5 times a game (82nd in the nation) and average 12.0 turnovers. Duquesne averages 28.5 fouls per game while hitting 69.2% of their free-throw attempts.
On the defensive end, Duquesne holds opponents to 20.5% shooting from three-point range (9 of 44), while their opponents convert 71.2% of free throws. They allow 34.0 total rebounds per game, ranking 23rd in Division I for this metric, and 186th for points per game allowed (71.5). They force their opponents into 13.5 turnovers per game and have allowed a shooting percentage of 39.4% from the floor (136th in college basketball).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA contest against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Queens
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