NCAAB · Final

Duquesne Dukes Edge La Salle Explorers in Close Contest

Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse

Duquesne Dukes 62, La Salle Explorers 61, 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 La Salle Explorers vs Duquesne Dukes?

Duquesne Dukes beat La Salle Explorers 62-61 at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse on February 18, 2026.

Who was favored in La Salle Explorers vs Duquesne Dukes?

Duquesne Dukes were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -700 (about 88% implied). The favorite won.

In a thrilling matchup at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, the Duquesne Dukes narrowly defeated the La Salle Explorers with a final score of 62-61. This game showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, particularly highlighting Duquesne's recent strong form and La Salle's struggles on the road.

The Dukes entered the game with a home record of 16-10 and a recent performance that included a four-game winning streak. Over their last ten games, they boasted a record of 6-4, scoring an average of 76.9 points while allowing 74.3 points per game. Their last five games reflected an impressive average of 78.4 points scored, indicating a potent offense that has been effective at home, where they held a 2-3 record in their last five home games.

Conversely, the Explorers struggled significantly, arriving at the game with an overall record of 7-19 and a disappointing 3-7 record over their last ten games. They were on a five-game losing streak, with an average of just 65.2 points scored and 72.9 points allowed during that span. Their recent form has been particularly concerning, as they averaged only 60.6 points in their last five games, which included a 1-4 away record.

In terms of past encounters, this was the second meeting between the two teams in the current season. In their previous matchup on February 26, 2025, the Dukes secured a 67-62 victory over the Explorers.

The injury picture for both teams was not specified in the block, but it is worth noting that the Dukes were heavily favored in the betting market, with DraftKings setting the spread at -11.5 in favor of Duquesne. The total for the game was set at 145.5, with over odds at -115.0 and under odds at -105.0. The moneyline reflected a strong belief in a Duquesne victory, with the home team at -700.0 and La Salle at 500.0.

The conditions at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse contributed to an electric atmosphere, and as the game unfolded, it became evident that every point would be crucial. The scoring plays in the second half were particularly intense, with La Salle's Rob Dockery making critical free throws to push the score to 60-54. However, Duquesne responded with a series of key plays, including layups from Tarence Guinyard and Jakub Necas, which brought them back into contention.

Ultimately, the game came down to the wire, with Duquesne managing to secure the win in the final moments, showcasing their resilience and ability to perform under pressure. This victory not only solidified their position in the league but also highlighted the contrasting trajectories of both teams as they move forward in the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	DUQ -11.5	145.5 o -115 / u -105	La Salle Explorers +500 · Duquesne Dukes -700

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Leaders

PointsDavid Dixon13Duquesne Dukes
AssistsBrandon Hall3Duquesne Dukes
ReboundsDavid Dixon10Duquesne Dukes
PointsJaden Johnson11La Salle Explorers
AssistsJaden Johnson5La Salle Explorers
ReboundsTruth Harris8La Salle Explorers

Recent form

Duquesne Dukes

Last 10: 6-4Streak W476.9 scored · 74.3 allowed per game2-3 at home

W78-73at St. Bonaventure BonniesFeb 14
W88-86vs George Washington RevolutionariesFeb 7
W71-65at George Mason PatriotsFeb 5
W76-61vs Rhode Island RamsFeb 1
L79-87vs St. Bonaventure BonniesJan 29
W71-59at Loyola Chicago RamblersJan 24
L77-81vs Saint Louis BillikensJan 21
W74-63at Fordham RamsJan 17
L65-71vs Dayton FlyersJan 14
L90-97at Saint Joseph's HawksJan 8

La Salle Explorers

Last 10: 3-7Streak L565.2 scored · 72.9 allowed per game1-4 away

L68-77vs VCU RamsFeb 11
L58-82at Saint Louis BillikensFeb 7
L61-71at Loyola Chicago RamblersFeb 4
L58-67vs Saint Joseph's HawksJan 31
L58-64at Fordham RamsJan 29
W67-64vs Dayton FlyersJan 21
W78-74vs St. Bonaventure BonniesJan 17
L53-74at Richmond SpidersJan 15
L72-84vs Saint Louis BillikensJan 10
W79-72at Rhode Island RamsJan 8

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	La Salle Explorers	Duquesne Dukes
Field goals	22-55	22-46
Field goal %	40	48
Three-pointers	6-20	3-20
Three-point %	30	15
Free throws	11-19	15-22
Free throw %	58	68
Rebounds	34	31
Offensive rebounds	13	5
Defensive rebounds	21	26
Assists	10	8
Steals	9	9
Blocks	4	3
Turnovers	18	18
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	1	1
Technical fouls, total	1	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	18	27
Fast-break points	9	11
Points in the paint	24	34
Fouls	17	20
Largest lead	6	13
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	21	73

How the scoring went

1st Half28-32Ashton Walker makes driving layup
2nd Half28-35Brandon Hall makes 25-foot three pointer
2nd Half28-37Tarence Guinyard makes 7-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half30-37Josiah Harris makes layup
2nd Half30-39David Dixon makes 5-foot hook shot
2nd Half30-41Brandon Hall makes layup
2nd Half30-43David Dixon makes 0-foot dunk
2nd Half31-43Edwin Daniel makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half33-43Jaden Johnson makes layup
2nd Half35-43Jerome Brewer Jr. makes 4-foot dunk (Ashton Walker assists)
2nd Half37-43Rob Dockery makes driving layup
2nd Half37-44Alex Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half37-45Alex Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half39-45Edwin Daniel makes layup (Rob Dockery assists)
2nd Half41-45Rob Dockery makes driving layup (Truth Harris assists)
2nd Half43-45Rob Dockery makes layup
2nd Half43-46Tarence Guinyard makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half45-46Josiah Harris makes layup (Jaden Johnson assists)
2nd Half48-46Jaden Johnson makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half48-47Tarence Guinyard makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-47Josiah Harris makes layup
2nd Half50-49Alex Williams makes driving layup
2nd Half53-49Eric Acker makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jaden Johnson assists)
2nd Half54-49Eric Acker makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-49Eric Acker makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-50Alex Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-51Alex Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-52David Dixon makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-53David Dixon makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-53Eric Acker makes driving layup
2nd Half58-53Eric Acker makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half58-54David Dixon makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half59-54Rob Dockery makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-54Rob Dockery makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-55David Dixon makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-56David Dixon makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-58Jakub Necas makes layup (Tarence Guinyard assists)
2nd Half60-60Tarence Guinyard makes driving layup
2nd Half61-60Rob Dockery makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-62Tarence Guinyard makes driving layup