College of Charleston Cougars (1-0) vs Duquesne Dukes (1-0)
Game Info: Friday, November 10, 2023 at 6:00 pm (Alumni Hall)
Betting Odds: College of Charleston Cougars +2.5 -- Over/Under: 155 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Charleston Cougars and the Duquesne Dukes will meet in Annapolis for a Veterans Classic matchup this Friday from Alumni Hall on CBS Sports. Charleston and Duquesne last faced off in the year 2000, and the Cougars won that game in Pittsburgh by three, 69-66.
Charleston Cougars Preview
Charleston comes in at 1-0 after defeating Iona at home in their season opener, 71-69. The Cougars held onto their halftime lead to win by two, and they’ll look for the same success here on the road. CoC is scoring 71.0 points per game, on 42.4% shooting, while allowing 69.0 ppg.
Charleston Player Notes
Junior forward Ante Brzovic led the way with 16 points on 6/11 shooting in the win over Iona.
Stony Brook transfer grabbed a game-high right boards, while scoring 15 points, and hitting three treys.
Third-year guard Reyne Smith added nine points and a team-high four assists.
Duquesne Dukes Preview
Duquense enters at 1-0 after defeating Cleveland State in their season opener, 79-77. The Dukes rallied in the second half to eek a two-point win, and they’ll look to double down here at home. Duquense scored 79.0 points per game, on 49.1% shooting, while allowing 77.0 ppg.
Duquense Player Notes
Senior guard Dae Dae Grant picked up where he left off by dropping a game-high 21 points in the win over CSU.
Fellow veteran guard Jimmy Clark III scored 16 points, and led the Dukes with eight dimes.
La Salle transfer Fousseyni Drame paced the frontcourt with five boards, while adding 10 points.
Charleston vs Duquense Trends
COC is 0-1 against the spread, with a 1-0 O/U record
DUQ is 1-0 ATS, with a 1-0 over/under record.
Corey’s Free Pick
Both squads opened the season by pinning solid mid-major wins to their resume, and this should be another contested battle. Off of an eye test, the length and offensive firepower in the frontcourt of Charleston may give Duquesne trouble here, and I like leaning on that here in that contest. The Cougars had one of the best seasons in school history last year, and while they may not get in 2024 unblemished, they’re trustworthy in this tight spot. Roll with Charleston for this Veterans Classic matchup.
Corey’s Pick Charleston to Win
AUTHOR: Corey Ghee
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