NCAAB · Final

Duquesne Dominates Cleary in Lopsided Victory

Saturday, December 27, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse

Duquesne Dukes 99, Cleary University Cougars 49, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Cleary University Cougars vs Duquesne Dukes?

Duquesne Dukes beat Cleary University Cougars 99-49 at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse on December 27, 2025.

In a commanding performance, the Duquesne Dukes decisively defeated the Cleary University Cougars with a final score of 99-49. This matchup, held at the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, showcased the Dukes' offensive prowess and defensive resilience, marking a significant win in their season.

Duquesne entered the game with a home record of 8-5 and had recently shown a mixed form, going 5-5 in their last ten games. However, they were on a positive trajectory, having won their most recent game against the Canisius Golden Griffins, where they triumphed 103-59. The Dukes averaged 84.8 points scored and allowed 80.0 points over their last ten games, indicating a high-scoring style that was on full display against Cleary.

On the other side, the Cougars struggled significantly, coming into the game with a five-game losing streak. They had not won any of their last five games, averaging a mere 47.6 points while allowing 89.4 points during that stretch. Their last outing ended in a heavy defeat against the Eastern Michigan Eagles, where they lost 48-86. Cleary's away record stood at 0-5, further highlighting their difficulties on the road.

In their previous meeting just under a year ago, the Dukes had also triumphed over the Cougars, winning 93-45. This established a clear trend in their head-to-head encounters, with Duquesne holding a 1-0 record against Cleary for the 2025 season.

The game featured a variety of scoring plays, with Duquesne's offensive depth shining through. Notable contributions included multiple players making significant plays, such as Ethan Anish's driving layup and TJ Fischhaber's layup assisted by Chaz Cobbs Jr. These moments contributed to a dominant second half, where the Dukes continued to extend their lead. The final quarter saw them outscore the Cougars significantly, showcasing their ability to maintain intensity throughout the game.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any players missing from either team, suggesting that both squads were at full strength for this contest. The absence of injury concerns likely aided Duquesne in executing their game plan effectively.

Betting markets reflected the Dukes' strong position, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating complete confidence in their ability to secure the victory. This market sentiment was validated by the Dukes' performance on the court.

Conditions during the game appeared favorable for both teams, with no adverse weather or venue issues reported. The atmosphere at the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse was likely electric, given the home team's strong showing.

Viewers watching the game were treated to a display of offensive efficiency from Duquesne, with an average of 81.0 points scored in their last five games leading up to this match. The Dukes effectively utilized their home court advantage, where they held a 5-2 record, compared to Cleary's struggles away from home, as evidenced by their 0-5 record.

Overall, this matchup underscored the disparity in form and performance between the two teams, with Duquesne establishing themselves as a formidable force in the NCAAB landscape, while Cleary continues to seek answers to their ongoing struggles.

Leaders

PointsJimmie Williams16Duquesne Dukes
AssistsAlex Williams4Duquesne Dukes
ReboundsJakub Necas10Duquesne Dukes
PointsZane Kemp8Cleary University Cougars
AssistsBrian Everhart3Cleary University Cougars
ReboundsZane Kemp6Cleary University Cougars

Recent form

Duquesne Dukes

Last 10: 5-5Streak W184.8 scored · 80 allowed per game5-2 at home

W103-59vs Canisius Golden GriffinsDec 23
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

Cleary University Cougars

Last 5: 0-5Streak L547.6 scored · 89.4 allowed per game0-5 away

L48-86at Eastern Michigan EaglesDec 6
L54-92at Detroit Mercy TitansNov 12
L39-85at Central Michigan ChippewasDec 30
L45-93at Duquesne DukesDec 28
L52-91at Detroit Mercy TitansNov 5

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
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	Cleary University Cougars	Duquesne Dukes
Field goals	19-66	38-72
Field goal %	29	53
Three-pointers	3-19	10-27
Three-point %	16	37
Free throws	8-13	13-19
Free throw %	62	68
Rebounds	29	57
Offensive rebounds	11	19
Defensive rebounds	18	38
Assists	9	22
Steals	12	12
Blocks	8	4
Turnovers	15	13
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	16	17
Fast-break points	7	20
Points in the paint	24	56
Fouls	12	14
Largest lead	0	52
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	99

How the scoring went

1st Half24-51Jimmie Williams makes driving layup (Dom Aekins assists)
1st Half25-51Tim Kewley makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half25-54Jakub Necas makes 26-foot three point jumper (Tarence Guinyard assists)
2nd Half27-54Bennie Crenshaw Jr. makes layup (Brian Everhart assists)
2nd Half27-56Jakub Necas makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half27-58Jake DiMichele makes driving layup
2nd Half30-58Brian Everhart makes 23-foot three point jumper (Isaiah Bailey assists)
2nd Half30-60David Dixon makes 6-foot hook shot (Jake DiMichele assists)
2nd Half30-62Maximus Edwards makes driving layup
2nd Half30-64Jimmie Williams makes layup (Maximus Edwards assists)
2nd Half30-66Jake DiMichele makes driving layup (Alex Williams assists)
2nd Half30-67Jakub Necas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half30-69Maximus Edwards makes driving layup
2nd Half30-72Maximus Edwards makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jimmie Williams assists)
2nd Half30-75Jake DiMichele makes 23-foot three point jumper (Maximus Edwards assists)
2nd Half32-75Tim Kewley makes layup (Chaz Cobbs Jr. assists)
2nd Half34-75Derrick Miller makes layup (Trevor Viau assists)
2nd Half34-77Stef van Bussel makes 4-foot dunk (Cam Crawford assists)
2nd Half34-79Tarence Guinyard makes driving layup
2nd Half36-79Trevor Viau makes layup
2nd Half36-82Cam Crawford makes 23-foot three point jumper (Alex Williams assists)
2nd Half38-82TJ Fischhaber makes layup (Amare Slaughter assists)
2nd Half38-84Cam Crawford makes layup
2nd Half38-86Brandon Hall makes 4-foot dunk
2nd Half38-88Stef van Bussel makes layup (Cam Crawford assists)
2nd Half40-88Zane Kemp makes 5-foot hook shot
2nd Half41-88Zane Kemp makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half41-89Alex Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half41-90Alex Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half41-93Lucas Prolla makes 26-foot three point jumper (Stef van Bussel assists)
2nd Half42-93Zane Kemp makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half43-93Zane Kemp makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half44-93TJ Fischhaber makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half44-94Stef van Bussel makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half46-94Zane Kemp makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half46-96Stef van Bussel makes 3-foot dunk (Dom Aekins assists)
2nd Half46-97Ethan Anish makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half48-97TJ Fischhaber makes layup (Chaz Cobbs Jr. assists)
2nd Half49-97Zane Kemp makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-99Ethan Anish makes driving layup