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Williams Jr. Leads Duquesne Past George Washington, 85-69

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Eric Williams Jr. scored 22 points, tying his season high, as Duquesne topped George Washington 85-69 on Saturday. Frankie Hughes added 21 points for the Dukes.

Sincere Carry had 15 points and six assists for Duquesne (17-9, 8-5 Atlantic 10 Conference). Marcus Weathers added 12 points and eight rebounds.

DJ Williams had 21 points for the Colonials (7-18, 3-9), who have now lost four straight games. Maceo Jack added 20 points. Terry Nolan Jr. had 16 points.

The Dukes improve to 2-0 against the Colonials on the season. Duquesne defeated George Washington 91-85 on Jan. 20. Duquesne plays George Mason on the road next Saturday. George Washington takes on UMass at home on Wednesday.

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