Duquesne Dukes 66, VCU Rams 71
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-13 · Winner: VCU Rams
VCU Rams defeated Duquesne Dukes 71–66 on 2026-03-13 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 1:24 swung win probability 46% → 87%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Duquesne Dukes lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duquesne Dukes | 29 | 37 | 66 |
| VCU Rams | 39 | 32 | 71 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 1:24 swung win probability 46% → 87%.
Why Duquesne Dukes lost
- Lost H1 29-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H1 1:24 (win probability 46% → 87% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 15-11.
- Outscored 18-10 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| VCU Rams | 10–0 | H1 1:24 | 46% → 87% |