Matesa on historic pace for Dukes women’s soccer

Ben Deihl | sports editor Maya Matesa of Duquesne women’s soccer just accomplished something only one other Duke has done before: she’s been named the Atlantic 10 Offensive Player of the Week for the second consecutive week in only the second week of play. So far, Matesa has been the most efficient scorer in the country. She ranks first nationally in total points (14), total … Continue reading Matesa on historic pace for Dukes women’s soccer

Men’s soccer scrimmages ‘Hounds at Highmark

Spencer Thomas | editor-in-chief The Duquesne men’s soccer team was back in action for the first time in 2025 on Saturday, playing against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds in a spring season scrimmage at Highmark Stadium on the South Shore. Outclassed by the professional side from start to finish, the Duquesne defense held strong, and only conceded thrice in a 3-0 defeat. “Obviously I want the ‘Hounds … Continue reading Men’s soccer scrimmages ‘Hounds at Highmark

Brooks calls season success despite early exit

Tristan Huyett | staff writer As the Duquesne men’s soccer team emerged from the locker room and onto Rooney Field tied at zero with Fordham after a competitive first half on Saturday, there was reason for optimism. They had outshot Fordham 5-2 and had not allowed a shot-on-goal in the first 45 minutes. They were greeted by loud cheers from the home supporters, as the … Continue reading Brooks calls season success despite early exit

Despite Nagy, men’s soccer loses ranking after lackluster effort at UMass

Mason Noll | staff writer The No. 23 Duquesne men’s soccer team traveled east Saturday to square off against UMass for their final road game of the 2024 regular season. The Dukes aimed to extend their four-game winning streak and spoil the Minutemen’s senior day, but they were denied, falling 1-0 in the game’s final minutes. The first half began with Duquesne firing the first … Continue reading Despite Nagy, men’s soccer loses ranking after lackluster effort at UMass

Women’s soccer season comes to an end

Jack Morgan | staff writer The Duquesne Women’s soccer team entered this past week with an outside shot at making the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament. However, by the end of Thursday night, they found themselves eliminated from contention after a 3-0 loss to Saint Joseph’s at Rooney Field. The Dukes already were behind the 8-ball heading into the game, as they desperately needed a win … Continue reading Women’s soccer season comes to an end

Men set record for consecutive wins at Rooney

Tristan Huyett | staff writer | October 7, 2023. 383 days, 9,192 hours. That’s how long it has been since Duquesne men’s soccer lost a game on home turf at Rooney Field. In their first action since becoming nationally ranked, the No. 23 Dukes picked up their 10th and 11th straight wins at Rooney to match and then establish a new program record for consecutive … Continue reading Men set record for consecutive wins at Rooney

VCU rams WSOC as playoff hopes dwindle

Naomi Girson | staff writer | The Duquesne women’s soccer team suffered a 2-1 loss against VCU in Richmond on Thursday. Unable to get a run of good results going, it is now 3-5-0 in the Atlantic 10 Conference and 9-6-0 on the overall season. With two games to go, the Dukes are now on the outside looking in at the A-10 playoffs. Duquesne came … Continue reading VCU rams WSOC as playoff hopes dwindle

Hopfer, men upset No. 13 GMU

Rowan DuBois | staff writer | Maxi Hopfer’s last-minute goal completed a second-half comeback for Duquesne men’s soccer, who stunned No. 13 George Mason in an Atlantic 10 Conference matchup on Saturday night in Fairfax, Virginia. The win is the Dukes’ second-ever program victory over a ranked opponent, the first since a 2018 win over No. 23 Rhode Island, and improves their A-10 record to … Continue reading Hopfer, men upset No. 13 GMU

Women back in win column

Rowan DuBois| staff writer | Duquesne women’s soccer ended its three-match losing skid on Saturday in Philadelphia, taking down Atlantic 10 Conference opponent La Salle 1-0 off the back of a Hailey Longwell header in the 53rd minute. The win comes after a 5-0 loss to Saint Louis, and improves the Dukes’ A-10 record to 3-4 (9-5 overall). Meanwhile, La Salle falls to 2-2-3 (7-3-5) … Continue reading Women back in win column

Men clip Saint Joe’s in alumni’s presence

Tristan Huyett | staff writer Duquesne men’s soccer defeated Atlantic 10 Conference counterpart Saint Joseph’s on Saturday at Rooney Field in a game that was not nearly as close as the 2-1 final score might suggest. The Dukes were led by second half goals by forwards Maxi Hopfer and Jack Rhead, as well as a strong teamwide defensive effort that only allowed three shots on … Continue reading Men clip Saint Joe’s in alumni’s presence