The Atlantic 10 Conference has released its 2026-27 men's basketball pairings, revealing that Duquesne will compete against Dayton, Davidson, Loyola Chicago, Rhode Island, and St. Bonaventure twice. This will be the fourth consecutive season of Duquesne facing Dayton and the 21st straight year of rivalry clashes with St. Bonaventure. Duquesne and Loyola Chicago will meet twice for the first time since 1993, while the Bonnies, Duquesne's closest A-10 rival geographically, will continue their long-standing series that dates back to 1920. The Dukes' schedule also includes home games against Fordham, George Mason, Saint Joseph's, and Saint Louis, alongside away games at George Washington, La Salle, Richmond, and VCU.

By the Numbers
  • Duquesne has faced St. Bonaventure 139 times since their series began in 1920.
  • Duquesne has won six of the last nine meetings against St. Bonaventure.
Yes, But

While Duquesne has a competitive schedule, the historical data shows a tight rivalry with St. Bonaventure, where nine of the last ten matchups have been decided by ten points or fewer, indicating that games could still be closely contested.

State of Play
  • All 14 teams will participate in the 2027 Atlantic 10 Championship at Brooklyn's Barclays Center.
  • Season ticket deposits for the 2026-27 campaign are currently being accepted.
What's Next

As the 2026-27 season approaches, Duquesne will be focusing on strengthening its roster and building fan engagement through ticket sales and social media updates.

Bottom Line

Duquesne鈥檚 upcoming season promises a competitive mix of traditional rivalries and new matchups, with the potential for exciting games that keep local fans invested in the program鈥檚 progress.