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Inside the Dukes: Analyzing Duquesne WBB's Struggles
- Duquesne fell to George Washington 59-45 as struggles on offense and ball handling persisted, prompting Burt to call the team 'broken' at this point.
- The Dukes opened A-10 play with a six-game skid, the longest since the 1989-90 season, underscoring ongoing early-season struggles.
- Burt cited youth as a factor, saying the team needs to grow up together and that owners will bear the burden as they progress.
- Turnovers remained a critical issue, with the team averaging about 21 per game during the skid, hampering offensive efficiency.
- Head coach Burt acknowledged the need to improve practice focus on physicality and accountability to address the team’s deficiencies.
- Duquesne’s defense faced pressure as opponents exploited opportunities, contributing to the team’s scoring droughts.
- The Dukes suffered multiple tight losses in conference play, signaling a need for stronger late-game execution.
- Burt emphasized that success would come from a defined identity, preferably pressing and being aggressive on defense.
- The team recognizes a heavy lift ahead as it prepares for the Atlantic 10 Championships in March.
- Duquesne remains focused on development and accountability despite a challenging skid and ongoing questions about team identity.
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