Dunn-Martin scores 11 to lift Duquesne over Fordham 48-45
PITTSBURGH -- — Tavian Dunn-Martin, who suddenly became Duquesne's lone starting guard hours before the game, scored 11 points as Duquesne narrowly beat Fordham 48-45 on Saturday.
Dunn-Martin was left alone at the starting guard spot after Maceo Austin and Sincere Carry each apparently stepped away from the program hours before the game. A third guard, Lamar Norman, entered the transfer portal Jan. 5.
Dunn-Martin played 35 minutes with 4-for-9 shooting, a dagger 3-pointer in the closing seconds, and assist and two steals against one turnover.
With the Dukes nursing a 44-42 lead. Dunn-Martin nailed a n open 3 after a kickout pass with 28 seconds left.
Michael Hughes had 14 rebounds and five assists for Duquesne (3-3, 2-2 Atlantic 10 Conference).
Chris Austin had 17 points for the Rams (1-3, 1-3). Joel Soriano added eight points and 10 rebounds. Onyi Eyisi had eight points and nine rebounds.
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2020-2021 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Bonaventure | 11-4 | - | 16-5 |
| VCU | 10-4 | 0.5 | 19-7 |
| Davidson | 7-4 | 2 | 13-9 |
| Saint Louis | 6-4 | 2.5 | 14-7 |
| UMass | 6-4 | 2.5 | 8-7 |
| George Mason | 8-6 | 2.5 | 13-9 |
| Dayton | 9-7 | 2.5 | 14-10 |
| Richmond | 6-5 | 3 | 14-9 |
| Duquesne | 7-7 | 3.5 | 9-9 |
| Rhode Island | 7-10 | 5 | 10-15 |
| George Washington | 3-5 | 4.5 | 5-12 |
| La Salle | 6-11 | 6 | 9-16 |
| Saint Joseph's | 3-9 | 6.5 | 5-15 |
| Fordham | 2-11 | 8 | 2-12 |