Duquesne edges VCU in overtime, 80-77

Mar 4, 2021, 03:33 am

RICHMOND, Va. -- Tavian Dunn-Martin had 23 points as Duquesne defeated VCU 80-77 in overtime on Tuesday night.

Marcus Weathers had 16 points and nine rebounds for Duquesne (21-8, 11-6 Atlantic 10 Conference). Michael Hughes added 14 points and eight rebounds. Sincere Carry had seven assists and six rebounds.

Baylee Steele, who only scored four points, made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with just under two minutes left in overtime. Marcus Santos-Silva had a layup for VCU to cut the lead to one but Weathers made two free throws with 19 seconds left and Nah'Shon Hyland missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer.

Lamar Norman Jr. scored on a drive to tie the game with 5.6 seconds left in regulation before Hyland missed a 3-pointer.

Marcus Santos-Silva had 24 points and eight rebounds for the Rams (18-12, 8-9). Nah'Shon Hyland added 13 points as did Issac Vann. Mike'L Simms scored 10 points.

Duquesne finishes the regular season against Richmond at home on Friday. VCU finishes the regular season against Davidson on the road on Friday.

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