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La Salle @ Duquesne

Current Records: La Salle 9-18; Duquesne 6-22

What to Know

The La Salle Explorers have enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they must head out on the road. La Salle and the Duquesne Dukes will face off in an Atlantic 10 battle at 2 p.m. ET Saturday at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. The Explorers should still be riding high after a victory, while Duquesne will be looking to right the ship.

La Salle escaped with a win on Wednesday against the Saint Joseph's Hawks by the margin of a single free throw, 49-48.

Meanwhile, Duquesne was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Wednesday as they fell 98-93 to the George Washington Colonials. A silver lining for Duquesne was the play of guard Jackie Johnson III, who had 30 points.

Barring any buzzer beaters, La Salle is expected to win a tight contest. But bettors beware: they are only 2-7 against the spread when favored.

The Explorers' win brought them up to 9-18 while the Dukes' defeat pulled them down to 6-22. A pair of offensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: La Salle has only been able to knock down 41.10% percent of their shots, which is the 33rd lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. Duquesnes have had an even harder time: they have only been able to knock down 39.70% percent of their shots, which is the lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. It could be a slow afternoon.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 2 p.m. ET
  • Where: UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse -- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $24.00

Odds

The Explorers are a slight 1.5-point favorite against the Dukes, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 1.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -108

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Series History

La Salle have won four out of their last seven games against Duquesne.

  • Feb 24, 2021 - La Salle 85 vs. Duquesne 65
  • Feb 02, 2020 - Duquesne 71 vs. La Salle 69
  • Feb 13, 2019 - La Salle 73 vs. Duquesne 72
  • Jan 13, 2018 - Duquesne 101 vs. La Salle 94
  • Jan 07, 2017 - La Salle 88 vs. Duquesne 81
  • Mar 09, 2016 - La Salle 88 vs. Duquesne 73
  • Jan 26, 2016 - Duquesne 87 vs. La Salle 60

Injury Report for Duquesne

  • Austin Rotroff: Game-Time Decision (Foot)
  • Leon Ayers III: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)
  • Tre Williams: Out for the Season (Knee)
  • Rodney Gunn Jr.: Out for the Season (Ankle)

Injury Report for La Salle

  • Sherif Kenney: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)