The Duquesne Dukes (15-12) are currently on a five-game losing streak and will take on the St. Bonaventure Bonnies (18-7) at Reilly Center. The game starts at 7:00 pm ET on Wednesday, Feb. 24.
The Bonnies were victorious over Dayton 79-72 on Saturday. Jaylen Adams led all scorers on the team with 31 points on 8-for-19 shooting. The Dukes are coming off a tough 77-74 loss at the hands of Rhode Island on Saturday. Micah Mason had a good shooting night, leading the game with 23 points.
Over the last five games, Mason has been on fire for the Dukes. During that stretch, he has averaged 25.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.2 steals, and 4.8 three-pointers.
This will be the second matchup of the season between these two teams. The Dukes won the first game 95-88. Mason was a standout player in the game, producing 27 points, five rebounds, four assists, and four three-pointers.
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Duquesne lost its last game by a three-point margin. In games decided by a margin of three points or less, St. Bonaventure is 2-1. Duquesne is 1-2 in close games this season.
The Duquesne Dukes average 73.7 possessions per game and 1.080 points per possession. The St. Bonaventure Bonnies earn fewer possessions with 68.7, but they score more points with 1.111.
The Duquesne Dukes average an effective field goal percentage of 53.7% this season. The St. Bonaventure Bonnies have split their games this season (4-4) when opponents have an eFG% of 53.7% or greater.
On average, the St. Bonaventure Bonnies attempt 21.0 three point field goals per game and the Duquesne Dukes attempt 25.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 threes, St. Bonaventure has a solid 11-5 record, while Duquesne is 14-11.
St. Bonaventure, the 91st-ranked team in blocked shots, records an average of 4.1 per game. Duquesne does worse, ranked 104th with 4.0.
St. Bonaventure ranks 138th in offensive rebounds, while Duquesne ranks third in defensive rebounds.
On average, St. Bonaventure forces a turnover rate of 19.8%. When Duquesne turns over the ball at a similar or higher rate, the team has a winning 8-3 record.
