- Matchup: Duquesne Dukes vs Davidson Wildcats
- Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2025
- Venue: John M. Belk Arena, Davidson, NC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The upcoming clash features the Davidson Wildcats (8-4) facing off against the Duquesne Dukes (8-5) at the John M. Belk Arena this Tuesday.
In their recent game, the Duquesne Dukes showcased their skills by defeating Cleary with a substantial margin of 99-49. The Dukes recorded an impressive shooting percentage of 52.8%, making 38 of 72 attempts, including 10 successful 3-pointers out of 27 tries. At the free-throw line, they converted 13 of their 19 shots, achieving 68.4% efficiency. On the boards, Duquesne accumulated a total of 50 rebounds, with 14 of those being offensive. Additionally, they provided 22 assists while forcing their opponents into 14 turnovers, resulting in 12 steals. Defensively, the Dukes held Cleary to 28.8% shooting, allowing only 19 successful baskets out of 66 attempts. Cleary managed 9 assists and 12 steals during the contest, while also gathering 28 rebounds, split between 11 offensive and 17 defensive. They struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 8 of 13 attempts, and converted 3 out of 19 attempts from beyond the arc. In terms of fouls, the Dukes recorded 14 while Cleary had 12.
Key player Jimmie Williams delivered an impactful performance, hitting 63.6% of his shots and contributing 16 points on 7 of 11 shooting, alongside 6 rebounds and 3 assists in 22 minutes of playing time.
For this matchup, Duquesne enters with an 8-5 season record, averaging 86.3 points per game, which ranks 52nd in Division 1 basketball. They are shooting 50.5% from the field and 35.2% from the three-point range (119 of 338). At the charity stripe, they boast a conversion rate of 70.1%. The Dukes are averaging 37.0 rebounds per game and leading the nation with 232 assists so far this season. They give up possession 14.5 times each game and accumulate approximately 20.5 fouls per contest.
Defensively, Duquesne has been effective, forcing 14.1 turnovers per game and committing 18.5 personal fouls. However, they rank 188th in the nation for allowed assists, giving up 169 assists this year. Their opponents have managed to shoot 43.2% against them, with a total of 334 successful shots out of 773 attempts. On the boards, the Dukes are conceding 33.1 rebounds per game and allowing 33.9% shooting from three-point range, ranking them 252nd in points allowed per game at 76.3.
In their previous outing, the Davidson Wildcats faced a tough defeat against Kansas, concluding the game with a score of 90-61. Davidson secured 30 rebounds in total, evenly split between 18 defensive and 12 offensive. They committed 16 turnovers while also claiming 11 steals during the matchup. Kansas was called for a mere 5 fouls, resulting in only 6 free-throw attempts for the Wildcats, of which they converted 2 at a 33.3% rate. From beyond the arc, Davidson successfully made 11 of 30 attempts, achieving a shooting percentage of 36.7%. Overall, the Wildcats shot 24 for 67 from the field, translating to 35.8% shooting efficiency. Kansas, on the other hand, had a remarkable shooting performance, hitting 37 of 64 attempts for an impressive 57.8%, as well as 52.4% on three-pointers, going 11 for 21, and a perfect 5 of 5 at the free-throw line. Davidson allowed Kansas to gather a total of 41 rebounds, including 8 offensive boards.
Roberts Blums stood out for Davidson, hitting 5 out of 11 shots for a rate of 45.5% while grabbing 7 rebounds and finishing with 13 points in 19 minutes, though he did not register any assists.
Davidson’s record stands at 8-4 this season. They commit an average of 17.2 fouls per game and convert 67.2% of their free throws. The Wildcats dish out 14.0 assists per contest, ranked 213th in college basketball, while turning the ball over 10.9 times per game. With a total of 888 points scored this year, they average 74.0 points per game, accompanied by 33.2 rebounds per contest. Their shooting efficiency from the field is 46.9%, ranking them 124th in Division 1.
On the defensive end, Davidson ranks 87th in the nation in points allowed per game at 69.1, forcing 12.3 turnovers per game. However, their opponents are scoring at a rate of 45.7% from the floor, placing them 288th in Division 1. Defensively, they allow 33.5% shooting from three-point range (77 of 230) and their opponents convert 66.9% of their free throw attempts. They also allow 10.8 assists and 32.4 rebounds per game, ranking 34th and 87th respectively in those categories.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Recommendation: Back Duquesne
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