Duquesne Dukes Fan Forum / Game Thread - University of Richmond Spiders

**Posted by PhoenixRising2** 1/16/2024 10:42 am

7:00pm EST tip on Tuesday 1/16/2024 at the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, Pittsburgh, PA

Betting line: Dukes are 3½ point favorites; Over/Under 140½
Duquesne 4-10 Against the Spread: Richmond 11-4-1 ATS

NET Ranking: Dukes 92; Richmond 81

Per KenPom (362 D-1 Teams):
Dukes #106 (9-6; 0-3 A10) vs Richmond #93 (11-5; 3-0 A10)
Game prediction: Dukes win by 1, 70-69 - Dukes with 57% probability of a win.
https://kenpom.com/gameprep.php?g=3127
Per Haslametrics:
Dukes #118 vs Richmond #65
Game prediction: Dukes lose by 1, 70.42-69.01
https://haslametrics.com/preview.php?yr=&tid1=537&tid2=4391&neut=0
Per BartTorvik:
Dukes #100 vs Richmond #66
Game prediction: Dukes win by 1, 69-68 - Dukes with a 53% probability of a win.
https://barttorvik.com/team.php?team=Duquesne&year=2024
Duquesne Preview: https://goduquesne.com/news/2024/1/14/mens-basketball-preview-richmond-vs-duquesne.aspx Duquesne Game Notes: https://goduquesne.com/documents/2024/1/15/16_Richmond.pdf Richmond Game Notes: https://richmondspiders.com/documents/2024/1/15/17_at_Duquesne.pdf
Sports Reference College Basketball Team Pages:
Duquesne: https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/duquesne/men/2024.html Richmond: https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/Richmond/men/2024.html
Dukes KenPom Best Wins: UC Irvine (73); Bradley (79); College of Charleston (115); Marshall (189)
Dukes KenPom Worst Losses: Santa Clara (119); Loyola Chicago (118); UMass (98); Princeton (51); Nebraska (49)
Richmond KenPom Best Wins: UNLV (85); St. Bonaventure (88); George Mason (104); Charlotte (117); Loyola Chicago (118)
Richmond KenPom Worst Losses: Wichita St. (151); Northern Iowa (107); Boston College (90); Florida (40); Colorado (36)

Shooting Percentage Offense/Defense (per KenPom)
Dukes 3 Point: Offense 33.3%, 182 in D-1; Defense 34.8%, 251 in D-1
Richmond 3 Point: Offense 36.4%, 53 in D-1; Defense 29.5%, 27 in D-1
Dukes 2 Point: Offense 49.9%, 194 in D-1; Defense 48.3%, 105 in D-1
Richmond 2 Point: Offense 52.9%, 94 in D-1; Defense 46.7%, 62 in D-1
Dukes FT: Offense 70.0%, 241 in D-1; Defense 70.8%, 163 in D-1
Richmond FT: Offense 70.6%, 218 in D-1; Defense 70.6%, 149 in D-1

Points per Possession and Number of Possessions (per KenPom)
Richmond Adj Offense Efficiency - 107.3; 137 in D-1 vs Dukes Adj Defense dEfficiency - 102.2; 113 in D-1
Richmond Adj Defense Efficiency - 98.8; 56 in D-1 vs Dukes Adj Offense Efficiency - 108.7; 112 in D-1
Richmond Adj Tempo - 67.0; 250 in D-1 vs Dukes Adj Tempo - 68.5; 171 in D-1

Miscellaneous (per KenPom)
Experience - Richmond 2.82 yrs; 22 in D-1; Dukes 2.71 yrs; 28 in D-1
Average Height - Richmond 76.8"; 234 in D-1; Dukes 76.2"; 324 in D-1

**Posted by DuqLaw95** 1/16/2024 11:05 am

It's really hard to imagine the Dukes winning this one.

**Posted by townsonkid** 1/16/2024 11:23 am

We'll see what the guys are thinking and feeling tonight. Effort and good ball, or total junk.
I sure hope they grind it out. Put up a W..

**Posted by PhoenixRising2** 1/16/2024 11:40 am

Duquesne Hosts Richmond in Quest for First A-10 Win (pittsburghsportsnow.com)

**Posted by phil95** 1/16/2024 11:43 am

I am so confused how the Dukes could be favored against Dayton & then Richmond.

Anybody else?

**Posted by phil95** 1/16/2024 11:46 am

https://bustingbrackets.com/posts/duquesne-basketball-3-keys-to-home-matchup-with-3-0-richmond-spiders-01hm6zd1nhrh?utm_campaign=FanSided+Daily&utm_source=FanSided+Daily&utm_medium=email&sc=6099e4de4b012a63a92eb4c9d67a76d97b2faa8e0d4153809d90144482b73d9e

**Posted by Ironduke81** 1/16/2024 12:21 pm

If the Dukes go down against Richmond & St. Joes this week I am afraid Coach Dambrot has clearly hit the Tomlin Zone.

**Posted by Bsduq2008** 1/16/2024 1:25 pm

This has to be a must-win game correct?

Hoping we have a game-plan in place.

**Posted by BluffHunter** 1/16/2024 5:48 pm

Dae Dae OUT from injury in practice Sunday.

**Posted by FAM** 1/16/2024 5:58 pm

-I hope Dae Dae is okay
-This gives someone else an opportunity
-Like Mike Tomlin, if Dambrot loses tonight he needs to think about whether he wants to be here next year. He has been a plus for the team, is a great and kind guy, but hasn't ever gotten them to an NIT or NCAA. No Anger or Vitrol, just facts. If one can't handle the facts...
Go Dukes

**Posted by CityDuke** 1/16/2024 7:18 pm

Great start, we looked locked in. Especially defensively. Keep it up Dukes

**Posted by townsonkid** 1/16/2024 7:20 pm

Gotta love “our” announcers blabbering on and on about the opponent.

**Posted by WashPaRick** 1/16/2024 7:36 pm

Mahorcic looked like LeBron on the and 1.

**Posted by NapaDuke** 1/16/2024 7:51 pm

I like the lineup. Tre Williams has been great so far. Clark and Rozier are having a good night so far. Let's hope they add to the led in second half.

**Posted by phil95** 1/16/2024 7:51 pm

Great energy from the Dukes! The offense also looks more polished than it has. It would have been very easy to come out flat without Dae Dae & after the poor start to the conference season.

I would like to see 1 or 2 ATO/inbound plays put in to get Rozier corner 3s. His percentage is nice & forcing the opponents' defense to pay him more mind would be great.

**Posted by DUQ23** 1/16/2024 8:32 pm

This team is much more efficient and patient without Grant in the lineup.

**Posted by CityDuke** 1/16/2024 8:44 pm

Am I allowed to complain about the officiating? These last 2 minutes have been wild.

**Posted by CityDuke** 1/16/2024 8:46 pm

Dimichele grabs the ball as clean as you can. Foul? Dambrot calls a timeout when Dixon has possession. Their ball? The guy throws the ball into Rozier’s back. Foul on Rozier?

**Posted by CityDuke** 1/16/2024 8:50 pm

Quinn clears out Dixon on Bailey’s drive to prevent the help. Illegal. Of course refs swallow their whistle. Is this our home court?

**Posted by CityDuke** 1/16/2024 8:53 pm

We might see an all time Dambrot post game today. Not an intentional foul on Quinn? Wildwood, have you watched this?

**Posted by DuqLaw95** 1/16/2024 8:53 pm

Same old Dukes!

**Posted by WashPaRick** 1/16/2024 8:57 pm

That's the worst attempt at missing a free throw on purpose that I've ever seen.

**Posted by CityDuke** 1/16/2024 9:02 pm

What a damned shame. Our guys battled all game and those three excuses of officials robbed it from them in the last five minutes. I hope Dambrot tells it like it is in the postgame. I would personally contribute to a gofundme for whatever fine comes out of Dambrot speaking the truth. These types of robberies can make or break a season. Rally around the disrespect Dukes! Keep fighting, we have a good team. Clearly were the better team today.

**Posted by NapaDuke** 1/16/2024 9:04 pm

Too many missed opportunities. Clark needs to make those FT's. This game should be in OT right now.

**Posted by DuqLaw95** 1/16/2024 9:04 pm

What a joke. Nobody should show up to watch these losers. Stop giving this team your money. If you have tickets, sell them to opposing fans. Something has to change, maybe a mass exodus of fan support will do that.