Duquesne Dukes Defeat Fordham Rams 74-63
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 12:30 PM ET · Rose Hill Gym
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Who won Duquesne Dukes vs Fordham Rams?
Duquesne Dukes beat Fordham Rams 74-63 at Rose Hill Gym on January 17, 2026.
Who was favored in Duquesne Dukes vs Fordham Rams?
Duquesne Dukes were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -115 (about 53% implied). The favorite won.
In a closely contested matchup, the Duquesne Dukes emerged victorious against the Fordham Rams with a final score of 74-63 at the Rose Hill Gym. This victory marks an important moment for Duquesne as they improve their record to 11-8, while Fordham falls to 10-10. The game showcased the contrasting recent forms of both teams, with Duquesne entering the contest on a three-game losing streak, while Fordham had lost their last game as well.
Duquesne's recent performance has seen them struggle, recording a 4-6 record in their last 10 games. They averaged 82.8 points scored while allowing 77.4 points per game during this stretch. Their last five games have shown a slight improvement in scoring, averaging 84.6 points, but they have also allowed 78.6 points, indicating defensive vulnerabilities. Fordham, on the other hand, has also posted a 4-6 record over their last 10 games, averaging 67.9 points scored and 66.4 points allowed. Their last five games have been particularly challenging, as they averaged only 65.2 points while allowing 73.6 points, leading to a record of 1-4 during this period.
When considering home and away performance, Fordham has a home record of 7-3, while Duquesne has struggled with a 3-5 record on the road. This game was significant for both teams as they aimed to improve their standings. In their previous meetings, Duquesne and Fordham have split their two encounters, with Fordham winning the last match 65-63 on January 26, 2025, and Duquesne winning the earlier meeting 73-64 on February 20, 2025.
In terms of injuries, no specific players were mentioned in the block, suggesting both teams were at full strength for this matchup. The betting market reflected a competitive outlook, with DraftKings listing Duquesne as slight favorites with a spread of 1.5 points and a moneyline of -115 for the away team, while Fordham had a moneyline of -105. The total points line was set at 145.5, indicating expectations for a moderately high-scoring game.
The game conditions were not detailed in the block, but the atmosphere at Rose Hill Gym likely contributed to the competitive nature of the fixture. Viewers were treated to a display of scoring plays that highlighted key moments, including a driving layup by Dejour Reaves that extended Duquesne's lead to 69-61 in the second half. Reaves also contributed to the score with free throws, helping to secure the win.
Overall, the game was a testament to Duquesne's resilience as they overcame their recent struggles to secure a crucial victory over Fordham, showcasing their scoring capabilities and ability to capitalize on key moments in the game.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | DUQ -1.5 | 145.5 o -115 / u -105 | Duquesne Dukes -115 · Fordham Rams -105 |
Leaders
- PointsDejour Reaves17Fordham Rams
- AssistsChristian Henry4Fordham Rams
- ReboundsJack Whitbourn15Fordham Rams
- PointsJimmie Williams19Duquesne Dukes
- AssistsTarence Guinyard9Duquesne Dukes
- ReboundsJimmie Williams5Duquesne Dukes
Recent form
Fordham Rams
Last 10: 4-6Streak L167.9 scored · 66.4 allowed per game3-3 at home
- L56-78at Saint Louis BillikensJan 15
- W81-77at St. Bonaventure BonniesJan 10
- L58-67vs George Mason PatriotsJan 8
- L75-83vs Richmond SpidersJan 4
- L56-63at Dayton FlyersDec 31
- W65-47vs New Haven ChargersDec 22
- W82-53vs Manhattan JaspersDec 13
- W75-54vs Fairleigh Dickinson KnightsDec 11
- L69-70vs Holy Cross CrusadersDec 6
- L62-72at Colgate RaidersNov 30
Duquesne Dukes
Last 10: 4-6Streak L382.8 scored · 77.4 allowed per game1-3 away
- L65-71vs Dayton FlyersJan 14
- L90-97at Saint Joseph's HawksJan 8
- L80-93vs VCU RamsJan 3
- W89-83at Davidson WildcatsDec 31
- W99-49vs Cleary University CougarsDec 27
- 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
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 | Duquesne Dukes | Fordham Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 23-51 | 25-70 |
| Field goal % | 45 | 36 |
| Three-pointers | 10-24 | 4-28 |
| Three-point % | 42 | 14 |
| Free throws | 18-27 | 9-15 |
| Free throw % | 67 | 60 |
| Rebounds | 36 | 44 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 19 |
| Defensive rebounds | 30 | 25 |
| Assists | 19 | 10 |
| Steals | 9 | 6 |
| Blocks | 3 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 7 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 7 |
| Points in the paint | 22 | 36 |
| Fouls | 19 | 20 |
| Largest lead | 13 | 0 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 97 | 0 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half39-30Alex Williams makes 23-foot three point jumper (Tarence Guinyard assists)
- 2nd Half39-32Abass Bodija makes 5-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half39-34Abass Bodija makes 6-foot jumper
- 2nd Half39-36Abass Bodija makes layup (Dejour Reaves assists)
- 2nd Half39-37Abass Bodija makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half42-37Jake DiMichele makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jakub Necas assists)
- 2nd Half42-39Christian Henry makes layup
- 2nd Half44-39Jimmie Williams makes layup (Maximus Edwards assists)
- 2nd Half45-39Jimmie Williams makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half45-41Dejour Reaves makes driving layup
- 2nd Half47-41Jimmie Williams makes layup (John Hugley IV assists)
- 2nd Half47-43Dejour Reaves makes 17-foot jumper (Christian Henry assists)
- 2nd Half49-43Jimmie Williams makes layup (Maximus Edwards assists)
- 2nd Half50-43John Hugley IV makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-43John Hugley IV makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-43Cam Crawford makes layup (Tarence Guinyard assists)
- 2nd Half55-43Jimmie Williams makes layup (Tarence Guinyard assists)
- 2nd Half55-45Dejour Reaves makes driving layup
- 2nd Half58-45Cam Crawford makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tarence Guinyard assists)
- 2nd Half58-47Dejour Reaves makes driving layup
- 2nd Half58-50Akira Jacobs makes 21-foot three point jumper (Jack Whitbourn assists)
- 2nd Half60-50Tarence Guinyard makes driving layup
- 2nd Half60-53Christian Henry makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half62-53Jakub Necas makes layup
- 2nd Half62-55Akira Jacobs makes driving layup
- 2nd Half63-55Tarence Guinyard makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-55Tarence Guinyard makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-57Rikus Schulte makes layup
- 2nd Half67-57Cam Crawford makes 22-foot three point jumper (Jimmie Williams assists)
- 2nd Half67-59Jack Whitbourn makes 5-foot jumper (Christian Henry assists)
- 2nd Half68-59Tarence Guinyard makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-59Tarence Guinyard makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-61Dejour Reaves makes driving layup
- 2nd Half69-62Dejour Reaves makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half70-62Jimmie Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-62David Dixon makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-63Christian Henry makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half72-63David Dixon makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-63David Dixon makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-63Jimmie Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Fordham Rams, below favours Duquesne Dukes.
Venue
- Rose Hill GymBronx, NY
- Attendance1138
- OfficialsJustin Porterfield, Greg Gerritsen, Jeff Pon
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