PHILADELPHIA — In a tightly contested game on Wednesday night, Duquesne came out on top against La Salle, securing a 67-62 victory. Cam Crawford was a standout performer for the Dukes, contributing 15 points and pulling down six rebounds. His efforts bolstered Duquesne’s record to 12-16 overall and 7-8 in the Atlantic 10 Conference.
Tre Dinkins also had a noteworthy game for Duquesne, scoring 12 points. He had a solid shooting performance, going 5-for-10, including 2-for-7 from beyond the arc. Dinkins was instrumental in setting up his teammates, dishing out 10 assists. Jakub Necas supported the offensive effort by adding 10 points; he nailed 3 of his 7 shots from the field and was effective from the free-throw line, making 4 of his 5 attempts.
On the other side, La Salle, whose record fell to 12-16 with a 4-12 mark in conference play, was led by Deuce Jones. Jones managed to put up 14 points and snagged two steals. Matching his effort, Corey McKeithan also contributed 14 points for the Explorers. Adding to the scoring was Daeshon Shepherd, who finished the game with 12 points. Wednesday’s defeat marked the sixth consecutive loss for La Salle, leaving them in a challenging position as they approach the end of the season.
