The Davidson Wildcats (13-14) are on the road Sunday to face the Duquesne Dukes (19-9). These teams have not faced each other this season, but last season, the Wildcats beat Duquesne 74-50 as a nine-point favorite.
On the season, the Dukes are 16-11-1 against the spread, and Davidson is 13-13.
Davidson finished last season with a 27-7 record, falling to Michigan State 74-73 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. This season has been very different as the Wildcats enter Sunday a game under .500 overall. The Wildcats find themselves 12th in the conference with a 6-9 record.
Davidson is 145th in the KenPom ratings overall, 124th on offense, and 186th in adjusted defensive efficiency. The Wildcats are led by 6'0 senior Foster Loyer, with 16.1 points and 4.6 assists per game. Loyer has seen a dip in his three-point shooting this season. After knocking down 43.8% of his attempts from long-range last season, Loyer is hitting just 33.5% this season.
'Cats Head to Steel City for Sunday Afternoon Tip with Duquesne
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Despite the ups and downs, the Wildcats are on a two-game losing streak after beating St. Bonaventure 74-61 Wednesday. The Wildcats' last two wins did come at home. On the road, they are just 4-6 straight up.
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