NCAAB · Final

Duquesne Dominates Canisius in Lopsided Victory

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Monday, December 22, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse

Duquesne Dukes 103, Canisius Golden Griffins 59, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Canisius Golden Griffins vs Duquesne Dukes?

Duquesne Dukes beat Canisius Golden Griffins 103-59 at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse on December 22, 2025.

Who was favored in Canisius Golden Griffins vs Duquesne Dukes?

Duquesne Dukes were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -2100 (about 95% implied). The favorite won.

In a commanding performance, the Duquesne Dukes triumphed over the Canisius Golden Griffins with a final score of 103-59. This decisive win highlights Duquesne's strength at home, as they improved their record to 8-5 while Canisius fell to 5-9. The game took place at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse on December 23, 2025, where the Dukes showcased their offensive prowess and defensive capabilities.

Duquesne entered the matchup with a mixed recent form, having gone 5-5 in their last ten games. However, they had been struggling, losing their last two games against Nevada and Boise State. In those contests, they averaged 83.7 points scored per game while allowing 82.1 points. At home, they had a solid record of 5-2, but their away struggles were evident with an 0-3 record. In contrast, Canisius had a tougher road, with a 4-6 record in their last ten games and a streak of one loss. They averaged only 59.0 points scored and allowed 67.9 points during that stretch, which highlighted their offensive struggles.

The game saw Duquesne's offense firing on all cylinders, scoring an impressive 103 points. Their scoring average at home was evident as they consistently found ways to penetrate Canisius's defense. Canisius, on the other hand, struggled to keep pace, managing only 59 points, which fell well below their recent scoring average.

In terms of previous meetings, the block does not provide specific historical context, but the current form and records suggest that Duquesne was the stronger team heading into this matchup. The injury situation was not detailed in the block, so both teams appeared to be at full strength for this contest.

The market had heavily favored Duquesne, with DraftKings setting the odds at a spread of -19.5 for the Dukes. The moneyline reflected a strong belief in Duquesne's capabilities, with a home moneyline of -2100 and an away moneyline of 1100 for Canisius. The total for the game was set at 143.5, indicating expectations for a high-scoring affair, which Duquesne certainly fulfilled.

Conditions during the game were not specified, but the home advantage at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse likely contributed to Duquesne's performance. The Dukes' ability to score effectively was on display, with several players contributing to the offensive output. Key moments included Alex Williams hitting a 26-foot three-point jumper, which pushed the score to 101-58 in the second half, and Javante Edwards and Ethan Anish making crucial free throws that sealed the game.

Overall, this matchup was a clear demonstration of Duquesne's capabilities and their ability to dominate at home, while Canisius will need to regroup after this defeat as they continue their season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	DUQ -19.5	143.5 o -105 / u -115	Canisius Golden Griffins +1100 · Duquesne Dukes -2100

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Leaders

PointsJimmie Williams24Duquesne Dukes
AssistsTarence Guinyard9Duquesne Dukes
ReboundsLazar Milosevic8Duquesne Dukes
PointsKahlil Singleton13Canisius Golden Griffins
AssistsBryan Ndjonga3Canisius Golden Griffins
ReboundsMike Evbagharu6Canisius Golden Griffins

Recent form

Duquesne Dukes

Last 10: 5-5Streak L283.7 scored · 82.1 allowed per game5-2 at home

L75-78at Nevada Wolf PackDec 14
L64-86at Boise State BroncosDec 11
W84-75vs Stony Brook SeawolvesDec 6
L79-83vs William & Mary TribeDec 3
W101-80vs Central State MaraudersNov 26
L86-93vs Northeastern HuskiesNov 22
W92-78vs Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsNov 20
L77-87at Villanova WildcatsNov 16
W87-81vs Queens University RoyalsNov 12
W92-80vs Sacred Heart PioneersNov 8

Canisius Golden Griffins

Last 10: 4-6Streak L159 scored · 67.9 allowed per game1-5 away

L45-62at Rhode Island RamsDec 17
W70-43at Maine Black BearsDec 13
L52-74at Siena SaintsDec 7
L57-69at Saint Peter's PeacocksDec 6
L53-71vs Buffalo BullsNov 29
W75-66vs Binghamton BearcatsNov 23
W60-57vs Maryland Eastern Shore HawksNov 22
L50-93at High Point PanthersNov 18
W58-55vs Mercyhurst LakersNov 13
L70-89at St. Bonaventure BonniesNov 8

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Merrimack	23-11	-	17-3
Saint Peter's	17-12	3	14-6
Siena	23-12	4	13-7
Marist	19-12	5	12-8
Quinnipiac	19-13	5	12-8
Fairfield	21-13	6	11-9
Mount St. Mary's	15-17	6	11-9
Iona	18-14	7	10-10
Sacred Heart	14-19	8	9-11
Manhattan	12-20	9	8-12
Canisius	10-21	12	5-15
Niagara	8-22	12	5-15
Rider	4-25	14	3-17
Saint Louis	29-6	-	15-3
VCU	28-8	-	15-3
Saint Joseph's	24-12	2	13-5
Dayton	25-12	3	12-6
George Mason	23-10	4	11-7
Davidson	20-14	5	10-8
Duquesne	18-15	6	9-9
George Washington	19-16	7	8-10
Fordham	17-15	7	8-10
Rhode Island	16-16	8	7-11
Richmond	15-17	10	5-13
La Salle	9-23	10	5-13
St. Bonaventure	17-17	11	4-14
Loyola Chicago	9-24	11	4-14

Box score

Stat	Canisius Golden Griffins	Duquesne Dukes
Field goals	22-49	37-62
Field goal %	45	60
Three-pointers	5-14	16-35
Three-point %	36	46
Free throws	10-18	13-17
Free throw %	56	76
Rebounds	27	34
Offensive rebounds	6	7
Defensive rebounds	21	27
Assists	13	29
Steals	4	10
Blocks	1	0
Turnovers	21	10
Team turnovers	2	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	9	21
Fast-break points	10	13
Points in the paint	18	38
Fouls	20	21
Largest lead	2	44
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	2	97

How the scoring went

2nd Half33-58David Dixon makes 2-foot dunk (Jakub Necas assists)
2nd Half34-58Kahlil Singleton makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half34-61Jimmie Williams makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half36-61Andreo Ash makes 18-foot jumper (Mike Evbagharu assists)
2nd Half36-63Jakub Necas makes layup (Jimmie Williams assists)
2nd Half36-64Jakub Necas makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half36-66Tarence Guinyard makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (Jimmie Williams assists)
2nd Half36-68Maximus Edwards makes layup (Jimmie Williams assists)
2nd Half36-70Jakub Necas makes driving layup (Jimmie Williams assists)
2nd Half38-70Mike Evbagharu makes layup
2nd Half38-73Jake DiMichele makes 26-foot three point jumper (Maximus Edwards assists)
2nd Half40-73Javante Edwards makes 14-foot jumper
2nd Half40-75Lazar Milosevic makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half42-75Chris Kumu makes 11-foot floating jump shot (Andreo Ash assists)
2nd Half42-76Tarence Guinyard makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half42-77Tarence Guinyard makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half44-77Brendan Oliver makes 3-foot dunk
2nd Half47-77Brendan Oliver makes 23-foot three point jumper (King Ijeoma assists)
2nd Half47-80Tarence Guinyard makes 28-foot three point jumper (Jimmie Williams assists)
2nd Half49-80Brendan Oliver makes 17-foot jumper (Bryan Ndjonga assists)
2nd Half49-82David Dixon makes 2-foot dunk (Jimmie Williams assists)
2nd Half51-82Anthony Benard makes driving layup
2nd Half51-84Jakub Necas makes 11-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half51-87Alex Williams makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tarence Guinyard assists)
2nd Half51-88Alex Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-90Cam Crawford makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half51-91Cam Crawford makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half52-91Evan van der Plas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-91Brendan Oliver makes layup
2nd Half54-94Alex Williams makes 23-foot three point jumper (Maximus Edwards assists)
2nd Half54-96Lazar Milosevic makes 4-foot hook shot (Tarence Guinyard assists)
2nd Half55-96Javante Edwards makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-96Javante Edwards makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half56-97Alex Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-98Alex Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-98Evan van der Plas makes driving layup
2nd Half58-101Alex Williams makes 26-foot three point jumper (Seamus McDermott assists)
2nd Half59-101Trevor Augustine makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half59-102Ethan Anish makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half59-103Ethan Anish makes free throw 2 of 2