Duquesne Dukes men's basketball opened the 2026–27 season with a 78-71 victory over the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons on Tuesday.
Duquesne forward Kerem Konan scored 16 points and grabbed nine rebounds. Guard Josh Smith added 16 points on 5-of-8 shooting — 1-of-3 from beyond the arc and 5-of-5 at the free-throw line. Guard Yoav Berman made 6 of 8 shots for 14 points, including 12 after halftime.
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The Dukes trailed 37-36 at halftime. They held a one-point lead early in the second half, then outscored Purdue Fort Wayne 8-0 to take a 74-65 advantage with 1 minute, 25 seconds left.
Purdue Fort Wayne guard DeAndre Craig led all scorers with 17 points and recorded five assists. Forward Tamaje Izuagbe scored 12 points, and guard Anthony Isaac added 10.
According to The Associated Press, Duquesne hosts Central State (Ohio) on Saturday. Purdue Fort Wayne hosts Albion that same day.
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