Duquesne has actually had its justifiable share of ups and downs this season.

Nevertheless, simply weeks away from March, the Dukes sit at 15-8 total and 5-5 in convention play, good for sixth within the Atlantic 10. After dropping three of 4, Keith Dambrot’s squad got here out and destroyed George Washington behind large nights from Dae Dae Grant, Tre Williams, Quincy McGriff, and massive man Tre Williams this previous weekend.

“The chemistry has been nice,” Williams instructed Pittsburgh Sports activities Now. “Everyone is aware of that we’re a superb staff. We’ve hit some bumps within the street, however all people trusts all people on this staff. I really feel prefer it’s had a superb influence, as a result of all people is getting within the gymnasium extra typically. I really feel like all people is dragging any person within the gymnasium with them, so I really feel just like the chemistry has been actually good.”

Simply considered one of Duquesne’s convention losses has been by double digits (Dayton). On the prime of the convention, VCU — who misplaced to Duquesne by 9 — holds first place at 9-2.

“I really feel prefer it began off with the VCU recreation,” Williams mentioned in regards to the staff’s assured mindset. “I see them on the prime of the ballot proper now, and we beat them, so we really feel like we are able to compete with anyone on any given night time.”

With video games towards St Bonaventure (7-4), Saint Louis (7-3), and quite a few different groups that aren’t far out of the convention race left on the schedule, the Dukes know that they’ve a chance to make a severe run and compete with the convention’s finest data from right here on out.

“I really feel like all people, we have now to come back out and play our greatest each night time,” Williams added. “Everyone is able to successful. Even the bottom-tier groups are able to successful on this league, and we simply gotta have that chip on our shoulder each time we come out at night time, and I really feel like we have now that proper mindset. To do this each night time.”

Williams and the Dukes’ subsequent recreation comes on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at dwelling towards George Mason, with tip off set for 7 p.m. That matchup will probably be televised on ESPN+.