Duquesne Dukes Host Davidson in Key A-10 Matchup

Both teams are fighting for a double-bye in the Atlantic 10 tournament

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Duquesne Dukes will host the Davidson Wildcats in a crucial Atlantic 10 basketball matchup tonight at the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. Both teams are currently in the mix for a double-bye in the upcoming A-10 tournament, with Duquesne sitting at 8-6 in conference play and Davidson at 7-7. The winner of this game will take a big step towards securing one of the top four seeds in the tournament.

Why it matters

This game has major implications for the Atlantic 10 standings, as the top four teams receive a double-bye in the conference tournament. Duquesne and Davidson are both looking to improve their positioning, with the Dukes hoping to move up to 3rd or 4th place in the standings.

The details

Duquesne enters the game with a 16-11 overall record and an 8-6 mark in A-10 play, while Davidson is 16-11 overall and 7-7 in conference. The Dukes previously defeated Davidson 89-83 when the teams met earlier this season to open A-10 play. With several key matchups around the league tonight, a win for Duquesne could help them gain ground on teams like Dayton, George Mason, and Saint Joseph's in the race for a top-4 seed.

  • The game will tip off tonight, February 25, 2026, at the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh.

The players

Dru Joyce

The head coach of the Duquesne Dukes men's basketball team.

Duquesne Dukes

The Division I men's basketball team representing Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Davidson Wildcats

The Division I men's basketball team representing Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina.

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What’s next

The winner of tonight's game will take a big step towards securing a double-bye in the upcoming Atlantic 10 tournament. The final regular season games will determine the seeding for the conference tournament.

The takeaway

This is a crucial game for both Duquesne and Davidson as they jockey for position in the Atlantic 10 standings. The outcome could have a significant impact on their postseason aspirations, making this a must-watch matchup for fans of A-10 basketball.