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2:00pm EST tip on Saturday 12/14/2019 at Ellet High School, Akron, OH Last edited by PhoenixRising2 (12/14/2019 8:42 am) Is this game not on ESPN+? Love seeing the team come out strong these past few games. Duquesne destroying Radford, wish we could see it. ESPN+ is a wonderful thing wish we had it today. Did I hear Jarret say the Florida games will be televised? Did I hear Jarret say the Florida games will be televised? I missed that, hope so! Yes, J.D. did say the Florida games are on TV. Yes, J.D. did say the Florida games are on TV. SO MANY TIMES in the past where if we were cold from 3 we were at a big disadvantage, even in some of the better years. Now we are showing presence inside. Fantastic! Yes, J.D. did say the Florida games are on TV. I didn't hear that. Did he say where? I haven't been able to find any information on the tournament going back to when it was announced we were playing in it. I'm curious if the tournament worked out a deal with someone to broadcast all the games or if someone picked up our games since we are playing so well. If we're not careful teams are going to stop overlooking us. If we're not careful teams are going to stop overlooking us. I doubt anyone is overlooking us at this point. Game ball of course to Marcus. He was a virtual beast today. Fueled by some beautiful assists by Sin and Maceo, Radford had no answer for him on offense, and on defense he dominated the boards. Every game a different hero, I love it. I also really like post game interviewed Marcus gave. He is very mature and well spoken. He said this team is focused, and approaches the games with a business like attitude. I am really glad the players don't read this board, and the incessant trepidations express some of the fans here. Our defense is simply incredible. I know we lose steele next year but it's pretty exciting to know our entire starting 5 returns. Can anyone remember Red Manning wearing plaid? This team is taking us deep into the "lore" , if i spelled it correctly, of the soul of Duquesne in terms of winning n talent level A fun road trip with a couple of friends today and then meeting more friends at the game. I listened to the game today. Just killed me to not see it, but Ray is so good at covering the game it's almost like being there. Most impressive is the total team defense. It's not common to hold teams down like this. Not unless you are really good as a team on defense. Most predictions each game does not anticipate this defensive effort from Duquesne. The Dukes scoring again is spread out. This team will continue to be very hard to prepare for. Who do you try to stop? How do you prepare for this defense? Plus a very impressive deep bench. And all of this with no home court advantage. This season is starting to look like something special. We have 5 players in double figures and one at 9 ppg. +++D.
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Game Thread - Radford Highlanders
Per KenPom:
Dukes #67 (8-0) vs Radford Highlanders #129 (3-5; 2-5 vs. D-1)
Game prediction: Dukes win by 6, 68-62 - Dukes with 69% probability of a win.
Betting line: Dukes are 4 point favorites; Over/Under 132½
Duquesne 4-4 Against the Spread: Radford 4-3 ATS
Dukes Best Win(s): Indiana State (119); Loyola Marymount (176)
Dukes Worst Loss(es): N/A
Radford Best Win(s): Northwestern (99); James Madison (259)
Radford Worst Loss(es): Monmouth (225); Georgia Southern (134)
Four Factors ==> Effective field goal percentage; Turnover percentage; Offensive rebounding percentage; Free throw rate (shown below if team has Top 100 ranking overall or top 4 in conference as a strength; if team has Bottom 100 ranking or bottom 4 in conference as a weakness)
Here's a look at Radford for the season (national ranking out of 353 teams):
Offensive Strength: Turnover % (28)
Offensive Weakness: None
Defensive Strength: None
Defensive Weakness: Turnover % (324); FT Rate (286)
Here's a look at the Dukes for the season (national ranking out of 353 teams):
Offensive Strength: Effective FG % (46); Turnover % (57); Offensive Rebound % (95)
Offensive Weakness: FT Rate (293)
Defensive Strength: Offensive Rebound % (34); Effective FG% (36); Turnover % (49)
Defensive Weakness: None
Points per Possession and Number of Possessions
Radford Adj Offense Efficiency - 104.4, #86 in D-1 vs Dukes Adj Defense Efficiency - 92.8, #52 in D-1
Radford Adj Defense Efficiency - 101.8, #199 in D-1 vs Dukes Adj Offense Efficiency - 103.9, #98 in D-1
Radford Adj Tempo - 64.8, #326 in D-1 vs Dukes Adj Tempo - 67.8, #244 in D-1
Miscellaneous
Experience - Radford 2.33 yrs, #15 in D-1; Dukes 1.38 yrs, #271 in D-1
Minutes Continuity - Radford 60.2%, #74 in D-1; Dukes 55.3%, #105 in D-1
Average Height - Radford 75.3", #347 in D-1; Dukes 76.1", #285 in D-1
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The Dukes were again suffocating on defense. The Dukes struggle with three point shooting at times, but our inside play, and the terrific defense the Dukes play makes this team exceptional, and will carry (no pun intended) them a long way in the A10.
Go Dukes 9-0
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That has me very excited.
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I was worried about a let down after the crushing of Columbia but it was followed up by a routing of Radford.
The defense was again suffocating and held Radford under 50. As the minutes wound down and it was a certain win our conversation turned to can they hold Radford under 50 and we though it unlikely as the bench would be emptied. The bench was emptied and they still held Radford under 50. Very satisfying!
The offense is sharing the ball and taking advantage of what's available. Unselfish offense and strong defense equals winning and that's what the Dukes are doing.
It's time for the skeptics to get on board the bandwagon. "Next year" is now.
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