Rhode Island, Duquesne Men's Basketball Teams Face Off in A-10 Tournament

Catch the game on TV or streaming as the Rams and Dukes battle it out on the court

Mar. 12, 2026 at 3:20pm

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The No. 10 seed Rhode Island Rams will take on the No. 7 seed Duquesne Dukes in the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament on Thursday, March 12th at 5 p.m. ET. The game will be played at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Why it matters

This matchup features two teams looking to advance in the A-10 tournament and keep their postseason hopes alive. Both squads had solid regular seasons, with Duquesne finishing 17-14 overall and 9-9 in conference play, while Rhode Island went 16-15 and 7-11 in the A-10.

The details

The Rams and Dukes will square off in the first round of the A-10 tournament, with the winner moving on to face the No. 2 seed in the next round. Odds for the game are provided by BetMGM, with Duquesne listed as the slight favorite.

  • The game tips off at 5 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

The players

Rhode Island Rams

The No. 10 seed in the A-10 tournament, the Rams finished the regular season with a 16-15 overall record and a 7-11 mark in conference play.

Duquesne Dukes

The No. 7 seed in the A-10 tournament, Duquesne posted a 17-14 overall record and a 9-9 conference record during the regular season.

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What’s next

The winner of this first-round matchup will advance to face the No. 2 seed in the next round of the A-10 tournament.

The takeaway

This opening-round A-10 tournament game between Rhode Island and Duquesne features two teams looking to extend their seasons and keep their postseason dreams alive. Fans can catch the action on TV or through various streaming options.