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Duquesne returns to Pittsburgh for its home opener against Clarion on Sunday after opening the season with a 109-62 loss at Tennessee. The Dukes will look to build on Carla Viegas’ 24-point debut and Nadia Moore’s 16 points as they face a Division II opponent they have beaten in four straight meetings.

By the Numbers
  • Tipoff: 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse; the game streams on ESPN+.
  • Duquesne leads the all-time series, 7-2, and is 5-1 against Clarion at home.
  • Viegas scored 24 points and made 7 3-pointers against Tennessee; Moore added 16 points.
  • The Dukes are 37-16 in home openers and have won six straight.
Yes, But

Duquesne’s season-opening loss came against Tennessee, which had six players score in double figures. Clarion finished 12-15 last season, but it reached the PSAC Tournament for a second straight year and returns starters Alyssa Terza and Niah Smedley.

What’s Next

Duquesne will try to turn its strong individual performances into a home-opening win, while Clarion begins its season in Pittsburgh.

Bottom Line

The Dukes enter as the series favorite, but the key test is whether their offense can carry over its flashes from Tennessee into a more complete performance at home.