
Duquesne's victory in the Atlantic 10 Tournament championship game against VCU secured their first NCAA Tournament bid in 47 years. The Dukes, led by Jimmy Clark III and coach Keith Dambrot, clinched a hard-fought 57-51 win to punch their ticket to March Madness.
Despite a challenging second half where Duquesne struggled offensively, their strong defensive play throughout the season propelled them to victory. The team's resilience was evident as they overcame a five-game losing streak earlier in the conference season to finish with a remarkable eight-game winning streak heading into the NCAA Tournament.