NCAAB · Final

Villanova Tops Duquesne in High-Scoring Affair

Saturday, November 15, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Finneran Pavilion

Villanova Wildcats 87, Duquesne Dukes 77, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Duquesne Dukes vs Villanova Wildcats?

Villanova Wildcats beat Duquesne Dukes 87-77 at Finneran Pavilion on November 15, 2025.

In a thrilling matchup at Finneran Pavilion, the Villanova Wildcats emerged victorious over the Duquesne Dukes with a final score of 87-77. This game showcased the Wildcats' strong offensive capabilities, continuing their upward trend as they secured their second consecutive win, bringing their record to 3-1 for the season. Villanova's recent form has been impressive, with a 6-4 record over their last ten games, averaging 72.9 points scored per game while allowing 66.4. Their home record remains perfect at 5-0, demonstrating their dominance on their home court.

Duquesne, also holding a 3-1 record, has been on a three-game winning streak, averaging 75.9 points scored and allowing 71.3 points over their last ten games. Their away record, however, stands at 1-3, indicating challenges when playing outside their home venue. The Dukes have shown resilience, particularly in their recent performances, but fell short against the Wildcats.

The game featured a series of scoring plays that highlighted the intensity of competition. Villanova's scoring was bolstered by key contributions from players such as Acaden Lewis and Tarence Guinyard, who made crucial free throws and layups in the second half to maintain their lead. The Wildcats managed to pull away decisively in the latter part of the game, showcasing their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities.

The market had priced Villanova as the clear favorite, with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting their strong performance and home advantage. Conditions in the arena were likely favorable for the Wildcats, contributing to their success in front of a supportive home crowd.

In terms of previous meetings, while specific historical matchups between Villanova and Duquesne were not detailed, the current season's form and the Wildcats' home dominance suggested a challenging outing for the Dukes. The game served as an important indicator of both teams' potential as they continue their respective seasons.

As the season progresses, Villanova will look to build on this momentum, while Duquesne will aim to regroup and address their away performance as they seek to improve their standings.

Leaders

PointsAcaden Lewis19Villanova Wildcats
AssistsAcaden Lewis6Villanova Wildcats
ReboundsDuke Brennan13Villanova Wildcats
PointsTarence Guinyard30Duquesne Dukes
AssistsTarence Guinyard4Duquesne Dukes
ReboundsJakub Necas8Duquesne Dukes

Recent form

Villanova Wildcats

Last 10: 6-4Streak W272.9 scored · 66.4 allowed per game5-0 at home

W94-60vs Sacred Heart PioneersNov 12
W94-74vs Queens University RoyalsNov 9
L66-71at BYU CougarsNov 4
L56-73at UConn HuskiesMar 14
W67-55vs Seton Hall PiratesMar 13
L73-75at Georgetown HoyasMar 5
W80-70vs Butler BulldogsMar 1
W59-54at Seton Hall PiratesFeb 27
W81-66vs Marquette Golden EaglesFeb 22
L59-66at UConn HuskiesFeb 18

Duquesne Dukes

Last 10: 6-4Streak W375.9 scored · 71.3 allowed per game1-3 away

W87-81vs Queens University RoyalsNov 12
W92-80vs Sacred Heart PioneersNov 8
W83-63vs Niagara Purple EaglesNov 4
L59-64at St. Bonaventure BonniesMar 13
L88-90at Saint Louis BillikensMar 9
L62-71vs VCU RamsMar 5
W85-68vs George Mason PatriotsMar 1
W67-62at La Salle ExplorersFeb 26
L63-70at St. Bonaventure BonniesFeb 22
W73-64vs Fordham RamsFeb 20

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
St. John's	30-7	-	18-2
UConn	34-6	1	17-3
Villanova	24-9	3	15-5
Seton Hall	21-12	8	10-10
Creighton	16-18	9	9-11
DePaul	16-16	10	8-12
Butler	16-16	11	7-13
Providence	15-18	11	7-13
Marquette	12-20	11	7-13
Georgetown	16-18	12	6-14
Xavier	15-18	12	6-14

Box score

Stat	Duquesne Dukes	Villanova Wildcats
Field goals	26-55	27-62
Field goal %	47	44
Three-pointers	12-23	8-21
Three-point %	52	38
Free throws	13-20	25-33
Free throw %	65	76
Rebounds	29	41
Offensive rebounds	12	21
Defensive rebounds	17	20
Assists	12	15
Steals	5	7
Blocks	1	0
Turnovers	17	13
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	12	21
Fast-break points	20	11
Points in the paint	28	38
Fouls	25	20
Largest lead	6	21

How the scoring went

2nd Half44-53Jimmie Williams made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jakub Necas.
2nd Half44-56Matt Hodge made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tyler Perkins.
2nd Half45-56John Hugley IV made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-56John Hugley IV made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-59Bryce Lindsay made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half49-59Tarence Guinyard made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by John Hugley IV.
2nd Half50-59Tarence Guinyard made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-59Tarence Guinyard made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-59Jimmie Williams made Layup. Assisted by Tarence Guinyard.
2nd Half53-62Malachi Palmer made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Devin Askew.
2nd Half53-64Bryce Lindsay made Layup.
2nd Half53-66Devin Askew made Layup.
2nd Half55-66Maximus Edwards made Jumper.
2nd Half55-68Malachi Palmer made Layup. Assisted by Matt Hodge.
2nd Half55-69Malachi Palmer made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-69Tarence Guinyard made Layup.
2nd Half58-69Tarence Guinyard made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-69Tarence Guinyard made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Stef van Bussel.
2nd Half61-71Duke Brennan made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half61-73Tyler Perkins made Layup. Assisted by Bryce Lindsay.
2nd Half61-74Acaden Lewis made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-75Acaden Lewis made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-76Tyler Perkins made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-77Tyler Perkins made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-79Matt Hodge made Layup. Assisted by Acaden Lewis.
2nd Half61-80Matt Hodge made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-82Acaden Lewis made Jumper.
2nd Half63-82Dom Aekins made Jumper.
2nd Half63-84Matt Hodge made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half65-84Maximus Edwards made Layup. Assisted by Tarence Guinyard.
2nd Half66-84Maximus Edwards made Free Throw.
2nd Half68-84Maximus Edwards made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half69-84Tarence Guinyard made Free Throw.
2nd Half70-84Tarence Guinyard made Free Throw.
2nd Half73-84Tarence Guinyard made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half73-85Acaden Lewis made Free Throw.
2nd Half73-86Acaden Lewis made Free Throw.
2nd Half75-86Tarence Guinyard made Layup.
2nd Half75-87Acaden Lewis made Free Throw.
2nd Half77-87Jimmie Williams made Layup.