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Rhode Island Rams vs Duquesne Dukes Wrap - Duquesne Wins 67-55

Jahsean Corbett scored 13 points leading Duquesne to a 67-55 victory over Rhode Island at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse on Tuesday.

Duquesne won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +1.5-point spread as underdogs.

Duquesne got 11 points from Tre Dinkins III and another 11 points from David Dixon. Jakub Necas contributed 5 assists, while Jahsean Corbett cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.

Rhode Island got 20 points from Sebastian Thomas in a losing cause and another 7 points from David Green. Jamarques Lawrence contributed 4 assists for them, while David Fuchs had 7 rebounds.

Duquesne was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Duquesne had a 37-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Duquesne heads into a battle against Davidson. Rhode Island, meanwhile, will have their next action against George Mason.