ncaab Game Recap
Santa Clara vs Duquesne Final: 81-73 - Recap
Santa Clara grabbed a 81-73 win over Duquesne on Saturday, behind a 19-point effort from Adama Bal at Orleans Arena.
Santa Clara was a +2.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Santa Clara got 19 points from Carlos Marshall Jr. and another 12 points from Brenton Knapper. Camaron Tongue contributed 2 assists, while Carlos Marshall Jr. cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Duquesne got 32 points from Dae Dae Grant in a losing cause and another 14 points from Jimmy Clark III. Andrei Savrasov contributed 3 assists for them, while Halil Barre had 5 rebounds.
Duquesne won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 28-27.
Santa Clara looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Yale. Duquesne will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Cleary.