In a surprising turn of events at the Atlantic Ten Tournament in Brooklyn, NY, the final matchup will not feature any top four seeded players. Instead, it is the 6th seed Duquesne Dukes facing off against the 5th seed VCU Rams for the coveted conference title and NCAA Tournament bid.
Duquesne’s journey to the finals has been remarkable, overcoming early season struggles to get to this point. Led by standout players Dee Dee Grant and Jimmy Clark III, the Dukes demonstrated resiliency and skill to win over tough opponents such as Dayton and St. Bonaventure.
As anticipation grows for the championship game, both teams are ready to leave everything on the court in the pursuit of glory. Stay tuned for an exciting showdown between these two determined contenders.