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Duquesne Downs VCU 79-70 - Match Report
VCU was scorched by Jimmy Clark III for 26 points as Duquesne defeated them 79-70 in NCAA action on Wednesday.
Bettors who backed Duquesne were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -1.0 at sportsbooks.
Dae Dae Grant had 13 points for Duquesne and Rodney Gunn Jr. chipped in with 13 points. Tevin Brewer had 4 assists for them, while Joe Reece was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
VCU got 22 points from Brandon Johns Jr. in a losing cause and another 18 points from Jamir Watkins. Zeb Jackson contributed 2 assists for them, while Brandon Johns Jr. had 6 rebounds.
Duquesne was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Duquesne won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-32.
Duquesne heads into a battle against Richmond. VCU, meanwhile, will have their next action against Davidson.