Duquesne Dukes Fan Forum / Akron

**Posted by sperlman** 12/03/2019 5:39 pm

Out here on the West Coast, but following the Dukes and hoping the winning streak continues.

In a way, not having a home court this season may indeed be a (road warriors) mental benefit. For me, keys to victory will be: 1) smart/aggressive play; 2) rebounding; 3) preventing dribble penetration to the hoop; 4) inside-outside ball movement; and 5) finding players who have less-contested/easier shots while limiting difficult shots.

Keep it rolling.

**Posted by yak-rbc** 12/04/2019 10:48 am

6 assists on the first 7 made buckets. 3 for 3 from 3.

My sources tell me these are good things.

20-11 Dukes

**Posted by yak-rbc** 12/04/2019 11:44 am

Cannon with a double-double after 22 played minutes.

Dukes 11 of 18 from deep. Dukes up 27 in the 3rd

**Posted by SkepticAl** 12/04/2019 12:12 pm

88-63 was the final - TEAM SHOT 56% from three point range!!!

WOW!!!!

Great Job by the Ladies!!!!

**Posted by sperlman** 12/04/2019 12:50 pm

Continuous improvement leads to positive results. Strong performances from two front-line players, good shooting percentages and few turnovers are typically good signs for a Duquesne team.

Six in a row. Congrats.

**Posted by sperlman** 12/04/2019 7:00 pm

I just finished listening to Akron HC Melissa Jackson's post-game interview and here was her analysis:

!) Duquesne's physicality bothered us; 2) They made an effort to get the ball into #13 (Laia), who is a very good post and then kicked (the ball) it out for open, uncontested shots; 3) Their transition game hurt us; 3) They boxed us out really well on the defensive board; 4) In an answer to a question, Coach Jackson offered kudos to Dan and his ability to recruit foreign players as well as local players; 5) We did not make them uncomfortable.

Sorry I didn't post the link here, but go to Akron's website and you can see/hear the entire post game interview. A very encouraging assessment from an opposing coach on Duquesne's performance.