VCU Rams 93, Duquesne Dukes 80
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-03 · Winner: VCU Rams
VCU Rams defeated Duquesne Dukes 93–80 on 2026-01-03 in NCAA Men's play, a 13-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 10:23 swung win probability 51% → 5%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Duquesne Dukes lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VCU Rams | 46 | 47 | 93 |
| Duquesne Dukes | 34 | 46 | 80 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 10:23 swung win probability 51% → 5%.
Why Duquesne Dukes lost
- Lost H1 34-46 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 10:23 (win probability 51% → 5% for the home side).
- Outscored 24-16 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duquesne Dukes | 8–0 | H2 18:28 | 6% → 28% |
| VCU Rams | 9–0 | H2 10:23 | 51% → 5% |