The Duquesne Dukes were in action last night as they held an exhibition against Division II Urbana University at the A.J. Palumbo Center. The game was never in question as the Dukes took an early 21-1 lead from the opening tip and maintained that cushion throughout the night.
6-2 Senior guard Micah Mason who transferred from the Missouri Valley's Drake University following the 2012-13 season, led the Dukes from the very start. Opening up with four 3-pointers in the first seven minutes of the first half helped create some space in the initial stages. Mason finished the game with 16 points.
6-11 Junior Center Darius Lewis dominated the paint as he scored 14 points in the first half and finished the game with 16 points. 5-11 Senior guard Derrick Colter who led the team in scoring last season, chipped in with 15 points respectively.
All in all, it was a good showing from a Duquesne team that struggled mightily last season and finished up the 2014-15 season with a 12-19 record. Look for Duquesne to win their next two games against Division II Seton Hill University and a newly added Division I program in New Orlean University which joined the Division I ranks following the 2011-12 season.
The real test for the Dukes will come when they play their third contest on November 20th against Big Ten foe Penn State University at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh. This will be a tough game where defense will be key and points will be a rarity. If the Dukes are able to pull out a win on November 20th and start the season 4-0, look for them to bring strong confidence into the Gulf Coast Showcase basketball tournament against Pepperdine University on November 23rd.
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