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Recap - Duquesne Defeats American 88-79
Leon Ayers III scored 23 points leading Duquesne to a 88-79 victory over American at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse on Sunday.
Duquesne got 21 points from Amir Spears and another 14 points from Kevin Easley Jr.. Amir Spears contributed 6 assists, while Kevin Easley Jr. cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
American got a 22-point performance from Colin Smalls, who was supported by 17 points from Stacy Beckton Jr.. Colin Smalls had 7 assists in a losing cause for American, while Johnny O'Neil grabbed 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Duquesne were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Duquesne won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 25-24.
Duquesne heads into a battle against Bowling Green. American, meanwhile, will have their next action against Stony Brook.