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Duquesne MBB Falls In Hugley's Return

Duquesne fell 71-65 to Dayton at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in A-10 action, with Hugley IV returning to play off the bench.
The Dukes started slow, shooting 1-for-14 from three and trailing by nine at halftime.
Hugley returned to the floor for ten minutes off the bench, recording three points and two rebounds with no turnovers.
Coach Dru Joyce III stressed improvements are needed in defense and transition defense.
Joyce emphasized the broader goal of growth and staying focused after the loss.
Guard Cam Crawford remains a key defensive piece for Duquesne despite limited scoring in conference play.
Duquesne’s rhythm and energy were boosted by a strong student-section presence.
The game highlighted the Dukes’ ongoing challenge in balancing pace with defense in A-10 play.
The Atlantic 10 availability reports had previously indicated Hugley’s absence before his return.
Duquesne remains 1–3 in conference play after this matchup, still early in January.

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