NCAAB · Final

Duquesne Dukes Defeat Sacred Heart Pioneers 92-80

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

Duquesne Dukes 92, Sacred Heart Pioneers 80, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Sacred Heart Pioneers vs Duquesne Dukes?

Duquesne Dukes beat Sacred Heart Pioneers 92-80 at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse on November 7, 2025.

The Duquesne Dukes secured a solid victory against the Sacred Heart Pioneers, winning 92-80 at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. This matchup was notable as it showcased Duquesne's strong home performance, improving their record to 3-0 for the season, while Sacred Heart fell to 1-2.

In terms of recent form, Duquesne entered the game with a home record of 2-0 and an overall record of 5-5 in their last ten games, currently on a one-game winning streak. They averaged 72.5 points scored and 68.5 points allowed during this stretch. Their last game before this matchup was a decisive win against the Niagara Purple Eagles, where they triumphed 83-63. In contrast, Sacred Heart had a mixed record of 1-1 on the road and 5-5 overall in their last ten games, also on a one-game winning streak. They averaged 76.0 points scored and 69.0 points allowed, with their most recent game resulting in a dominant 103-46 victory over the Merchant Marine Mariners.

When considering their home and away performances, Duquesne had a strong home record of 4-1, while Sacred Heart struggled with an away record of 1-4. This disparity in performance likely contributed to Duquesne's confidence heading into this game.

The two teams had not faced each other recently, making this matchup particularly intriguing as both sought to establish dominance early in the season. The injury report did not indicate any significant absences that would affect either team's performance, allowing both squads to field their strongest lineups.

In terms of betting, the market had priced Duquesne as a strong favorite to win this game, reflecting their home advantage and recent form. The conditions for the game were typical for early November, with no significant weather factors impacting the indoor venue, ensuring a level playing field.

As the game progressed, viewers witnessed a flurry of scoring plays, particularly in the second half. Notable moments included a series of free throws by Anquan Hill and impactful layups by Mekhi Conner and Jimmie Williams, contributing to Duquesne's lead. The Dukes maintained control throughout the game, showcasing their offensive capabilities and resilience against Sacred Heart's attempts to close the gap.

Overall, the matchup highlighted Duquesne's strong start to the season and their ability to perform effectively at home, while Sacred Heart will need to regroup and address their away struggles moving forward.

Leaders

PointsJohn Hugley IV25Duquesne Dukes
AssistsTarence Guinyard7Duquesne Dukes
ReboundsJimmie Williams9Duquesne Dukes
PointsNyle Ralph-Beyer17Sacred Heart Pioneers
AssistsTaj Bryant3Sacred Heart Pioneers
ReboundsNyle Ralph-Beyer8Sacred Heart Pioneers

Recent form

Duquesne Dukes

Last 10: 5-5Streak W172.5 scored · 68.5 allowed per game4-1 at home

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
L76-77at Dayton FlyersFeb 15
W69-56vs Loyola Chicago RamblersFeb 8

Sacred Heart Pioneers

Last 10: 5-5Streak W176 scored · 69 allowed per game1-4 away

W103-46vs Merchant Marine MarinersNov 5
L62-66at Merrimack WarriorsMar 13
W71-58vs Fairfield StagsMar 12
L88-90at Iona GaelsMar 8
L74-90at Manhattan JaspersMar 7
W83-62vs Fairfield StagsMar 2
W67-54vs Marist Red FoxesMar 1
L79-85at Saint Peter's PeacocksFeb 23
W60-59at Merrimack WarriorsFeb 22
L73-80vs Siena SaintsFeb 16

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	Sacred Heart Pioneers	Duquesne Dukes
Field goals	21-56	29-66
Field goal %	38	44
Three-pointers	7-30	8-35
Three-point %	23	23
Free throws	31-46	26-39
Free throw %	67	67
Rebounds	43	45
Offensive rebounds	15	17
Defensive rebounds	28	28
Assists	9	19
Steals	5	6
Blocks	3	1
Turnovers	11	7
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	2	0
Technical fouls, total	2	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	9	11
Fast-break points	18	25
Points in the paint	28	38
Fouls	23	31
Largest lead	2	17

How the scoring went

2nd Half50-60Cam Crawford made Layup. Assisted by Jimmie Williams.
2nd Half52-60Anquan Hill made Layup.
2nd Half54-60Anquan Hill made Layup. Assisted by Taj Bryant.
2nd Half54-62Alex Williams made Layup. Assisted by Tarence Guinyard.
2nd Half54-65Maximus Edwards made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Stef van Bussel.
2nd Half56-65Taj Bryant made Layup.
2nd Half56-67Tarence Guinyard made Layup.
2nd Half57-67Taj Bryant made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-67Taj Bryant made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-68Tarence Guinyard made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-69Tarence Guinyard made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-69Anquan Hill made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-69Anquan Hill made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-69Taj Bryant made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-69Taj Bryant made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-69Dashon Gittens made Layup. Assisted by Fallou Gueye.
2nd Half64-71John Hugley IV made Layup. Assisted by Alex Williams.
2nd Half64-73John Hugley IV made Layup. Assisted by Tarence Guinyard.
2nd Half64-74Tarence Guinyard made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-75Tarence Guinyard made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-78Maximus Edwards made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by David Dixon.
2nd Half65-78Nyle Ralph-Beyer made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-78Nyle Ralph-Beyer made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-78Abdou Yadd made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Dashon Gittens.
2nd Half69-80David Dixon made Dunk. Assisted by Maximus Edwards.
2nd Half69-81Tarence Guinyard made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-82Tarence Guinyard made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-84John Hugley IV made Dunk. Assisted by Tarence Guinyard.
2nd Half70-84Mekhi Conner made Free Throw.
2nd Half71-84Mekhi Conner made Free Throw.
2nd Half71-86John Hugley IV made Dunk. Assisted by Maximus Edwards.
2nd Half71-88Jimmie Williams made Dunk. Assisted by Maximus Edwards.
2nd Half72-88Anquan Hill made Free Throw.
2nd Half73-88Anquan Hill made Free Throw.
2nd Half73-90Tarence Guinyard made Layup.
2nd Half74-90Mekhi Conner made Free Throw.
2nd Half76-90Mekhi Conner made Layup.
2nd Half76-92Jimmie Williams made Layup. Assisted by John Hugley IV.
2nd Half77-92Dashon Gittens made Free Throw.
2nd Half80-92Anquan Hill made Three Point Jumper.