NCAAB · Final

Duquesne Dukes Dominate Niagara Purple Eagles 83-63

Monday, November 3, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse

Duquesne Dukes 83, Niagara Purple Eagles 63, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Niagara Purple Eagles vs Duquesne Dukes?

Duquesne Dukes beat Niagara Purple Eagles 83-63 at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse on November 3, 2025.

The Duquesne Dukes secured a convincing victory over the Niagara Purple Eagles, finishing the game with a score of 83-63. This matchup was noteworthy as it marked the season opener for the Dukes, who entered the game with a home record of 1-0, while the Purple Eagles were looking to bounce back from an away loss, starting their season at 0-1. The game took place at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, where the Dukes have shown a strong presence.

In terms of recent form, the Dukes have struggled somewhat, with a record of 4-6 in their last ten games prior to this matchup. They were on a three-game losing streak, having averaged 71.0 points scored and 69.5 points allowed during this stretch. Their last five games reflected a slightly better performance, with an average of 72.2 points scored and 71.0 points allowed, but they had only managed two wins in that span.

Conversely, the Purple Eagles had a record of 3-7 in their last ten games leading up to this contest. They were on a one-game losing streak, averaging 69.7 points scored and allowing 73.6 points during that period. Their last five games saw them score an average of 69.6 points while allowing 71.8 points, indicating defensive vulnerabilities that the Dukes capitalized on.

When considering home versus away performances, the Dukes had a home record of 3-1 in their last ten games, while the Purple Eagles struggled with a 1-3 record at home and a 2-4 record away. This disparity in home and away performance likely contributed to the Dukes' confidence entering the game.

In their previous meetings, the history between Duquesne and Niagara has not been extensively documented in this block, but the Dukes' current form and home advantage suggested they would be the favorites. The market reflected this sentiment, with the Dukes having a final home win probability of 1.0, indicating strong confidence in their ability to secure the win.

In terms of the injury picture, the block did not provide specific details, but it is common for teams to face challenges with player availability early in the season. This aspect could have influenced both teams' performances, although no specific injuries were mentioned.

The conditions during the game were not detailed in the block, but typically, early-season games can be affected by factors such as player conditioning and team chemistry, which are still being developed.

As the game progressed, the Dukes demonstrated their offensive prowess, particularly in the second half, where they outscored the Purple Eagles significantly. Key moments included Justin Page's free throws and a three-point jumper by Reggie Prudhomme, which highlighted the Dukes' ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. The final scoring plays showcased the Dukes' dominance, as they maintained control of the game and effectively managed the clock.

Overall, the matchup between the Duquesne Dukes and the Niagara Purple Eagles was a significant early-season contest that highlighted the Dukes' strengths at home and the challenges faced by the Purple Eagles on the road.

Leaders

PointsTarence Guinyard19Duquesne Dukes
AssistsTarence Guinyard5Duquesne Dukes
ReboundsJohn Hugley IV8Duquesne Dukes
PointsReggie Prudhomme16Niagara Purple Eagles
AssistsJustin Page2Niagara Purple Eagles
ReboundsBrian Griffith3Niagara Purple Eagles

Recent form

Duquesne Dukes

Last 10: 4-6Streak L371 scored · 69.5 allowed per game3-1 at home

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
L76-77at Dayton FlyersFeb 15
W69-56vs Loyola Chicago RamblersFeb 8
L68-73at Richmond SpidersFeb 6

Niagara Purple Eagles

Last 10: 3-7Streak L169.7 scored · 73.6 allowed per game2-4 away

L76-77at Rider BroncsMar 8
W78-68at Saint Peter's PeacocksMar 7
L70-85vs Manhattan JaspersMar 2
L63-65vs Iona GaelsFeb 28
L61-64at Marist Red FoxesFeb 23
L60-94at Siena SaintsFeb 22
L83-84vs Mount St. Mary's MountaineersFeb 14
W71-60vs Canisius Golden GriffinsFeb 12
W76-75at Quinnipiac BobcatsFeb 8
L59-64at Merrimack WarriorsFeb 7

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	Niagara Purple Eagles	Duquesne Dukes
Field goals	20-48	31-55
Field goal %	42	56
Three-pointers	2-14	11-26
Three-point %	14	42
Free throws	21-27	10-13
Free throw %	78	77
Rebounds	25	32
Offensive rebounds	6	7
Defensive rebounds	19	25
Assists	6	18
Steals	10	8
Blocks	4	4
Turnovers	16	17
Team turnovers	2	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	20	20
Fast-break points	7	13
Points in the paint	30	36
Fouls	15	26
Largest lead	0	26

How the scoring went

2nd Half30-51Dom Aekins made Jumper.
2nd Half31-51Justin Page made Free Throw.
2nd Half32-51Justin Page made Free Throw.
2nd Half34-51Vice Zanki made Layup. Assisted by Trenton Walters.
2nd Half35-51Justin Page made Free Throw.
2nd Half36-51Justin Page made Free Throw.
2nd Half36-53Dom Aekins made Layup.
2nd Half37-53Trenton Walters made Free Throw.
2nd Half38-53Trenton Walters made Free Throw.
2nd Half38-56Tarence Guinyard made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by John Hugley IV.
2nd Half40-56Reggie Prudhomme made Layup. Assisted by Justin Page.
2nd Half40-59John Hugley IV made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jimmie Williams.
2nd Half40-62Tarence Guinyard made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jimmie Williams.
2nd Half42-62Justin Page made Dunk.
2nd Half42-63Cam Crawford made Free Throw.
2nd Half42-64Cam Crawford made Free Throw.
2nd Half42-66Cam Crawford made Layup. Assisted by Tarence Guinyard.
2nd Half44-66Justin Page made Layup.
2nd Half46-66Justin Hawkins made Jumper.
2nd Half46-68Maximus Edwards made Layup.
2nd Half47-68Brian Griffith made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-68Brian Griffith made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-70Stef van Bussel made Layup. Assisted by Tarence Guinyard.
2nd Half48-73Tarence Guinyard made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Maximus Edwards.
2nd Half50-73Vice Zanki made Jumper.
2nd Half50-76Jimmie Williams made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by David Dixon.
2nd Half52-76Reggie Prudhomme made Jumper.
2nd Half52-77Stef van Bussel made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-78Stef van Bussel made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-78Justin Page made Jumper. Assisted by Josiah Sabino.
2nd Half54-80Lazar Milosevic made Layup. Assisted by Maximus Edwards.
2nd Half55-80Justin Page made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-80Justin Page made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-81Lazar Milosevic made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-81Reggie Prudhomme made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Justin Page.
2nd Half60-81Reggie Prudhomme made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-81Reggie Prudhomme made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-82Lazar Milosevic made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-83Lazar Milosevic made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-83Justin Page made Layup.