Duquesne beats Dayton to win NIT basketball championship at Madison Square Garden

In the 18th National Invitation Tournament final, Duquesne faced Dayton. Cy Green and Dick Ricketts led Duquesne's scoring in the first half. Dayton's Johnny Horan responded, but in the second half, Duquesne, led by Green's 33 points, took control. Despite Dayton's past victories over Duquesne, the Flyers were defeated 70-58, marking Duquesne's first NIT success in eight attempts.

Who were the key players for Duquesne in the first half of the game?

• Johnny Horan and Dick Ricketts

• Cy Green and Johnny Horan

• Cy Green and Dayton Flyers

• Cy Green and Dick Ricketts

How many points did Cy Green score in the game?

• 25 points

• 30 points

• 33 points

• 35 points

What was the final score of the game?

• 70-58 in favor of Dayton

• 70-58 in favor of Duquesne

• 68-60 in favor of Duquesne

• 68-60 in favor of Dayton

What was significant about Duquesne's victory in this game?

• It was their highest-scoring game of the season

• It was their first NIT success in eight tries

• It was the first time Cy Green scored over 30 points

• It was their first win against Dayton

How did Cy Green contribute to the game besides scoring?

• He was the coach

• He was a playmaker

• He was the team captain

• He was a key defender