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Ball State Cardinals vs Duquesne Dukes Wrap - Duquesne Wins 78-77

Duquesne got 16 points from Jimmy Clark III as they ran past Ball State 78-77 on Saturday at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse.

Bettors who backed Duquesne were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -8.0.

Duquesne got 14 points from Tevin Brewer and another 11 points from Dae Dae Grant. Jimmy Clark III contributed 4 assists, while Austin Rotroff cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.

Ball State got a 22-point performance from Jaylin Sellers, who was supported by 12 points from Demarius Jacobs. Jarron Coleman had 5 assists in a losing cause for Ball State, while Payton Sparks grabbed 12 rebounds.

Duquesne was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Duquesne won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 31-26.

Duquesne heads into a battle against Marshall. Ball State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Eastern Illinois.