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Dayton Downs Duquesne 73-69 - Match Report
Obi Toppin scored 22 points and added 10 rebounds for a double-double, leading Dayton over Duquesne, 73-69, on Wednesday at PPG Paints Arena.
Dayton won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -8.5-point spread.
Jalen Crutcher had 18 points for Dayton and Trey Landers chipped in with 12 points. Jalen Crutcher had 6 assists for them, while Obi Toppin was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Duquesne got a 19-point performance from Michael Hughes, who was supported by 17 points from Marcus Weathers. Tavian Dunn-Martin had 4 assists in a losing cause for Duquesne, while Marcus Weathers grabbed 8 rebounds.
Dayton led at halftime, 38-31.
Duquesne had a 26-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Dayton takes its act home to face Fordham looking for another win. For Duquesne, they head home to face La Salle.