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U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam - Northeastern Huskies vs Duquesne Dukes Recap - Northeastern Wins 71-55

Northeastern got 21 points from Shaquille Walters en route to a 71-55 victory over Duquesne on Friday at Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center.

Northeastern was the ATS victor, as they covered the +1.5-point spread as an underdog.

Vito Cubrilo had 11 points for Northeastern and Chris Doherty chipped in with 10 points. Nikola Djogo had 4 assists for them, while Nikola Djogo was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.

Duquesne got a 15-point performance from Amir Spears, who was supported by 11 points from Tre Williams. Tyson Acuff had 1 assists in a losing cause for Duquesne, while Tre Williams grabbed 11 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Northeastern were victorious, as the score was 31-22 at the break.

Duquesne won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 34-28.

Northeastern heads into a battle against Harvard. Duquesne, meanwhile, will have their next action against American.