PITTSBURGH — Tre Dinkins shined with a standout performance, netting 20 points to power Duquesne to an 85-68 victory over George Mason on Saturday.
Dinkins was highly effective from the field, hitting 7 of his 11 shots, with an impressive 6 of 9 from three-point range, underscoring his pivotal role for the Dukes (13-16, 8-8 Atlantic 10 Conference). In support, Cam Crawford added 16 points, also displaying precision from long-distance, sinking 5 of 8 three-pointers. Crawford complemented his scoring with five rebounds and three steals, while Maximus Edwards contributed with 14 points.
On the opposing side, the Patriots (22-7, 13-3) found a leader in Jalen Haynes, who collected 14 points accompanied by seven rebounds. K.D. Johnson chipped in with 11 points and made three steals, while Woody Newton contributed 10 points to George Mason’s effort. However, this loss pushed the Patriots out of a first-place tie with VCU in the conference standings.
The contest remained competitive through the first half, with Duquesne clutching a slim lead of 35-32 at halftime. Dinkins led the offensive charge early on with 11 first-half points. A crucial 16-2 surge in the second half saw Duquesne overturn a three-point deficit into an 11-point advantage. The Dukes outpaced George Mason significantly post-intermission, with Edwards spearheading the effort by posting a team-high 12 points in the second half.
UPCOMING GAMES
Duquesne is scheduled to face VCU at home on Tuesday, while George Mason will host La Salle for a matchup on Wednesday.
