WSOC home win streak comes to an end

Nicholas Fernbaugh | staff writer Duquesne women’s soccer played two straight matches on home turf last week, as they first defeated Rhode Island on Thursday night, 1-0, and then lost to Dayton, 2-1, on Sunday afternoon. Duquesne was looking to extend their five-game winning streak at Rooney Field to six when they took the field against Rhode Island. “I mean, our entire saying this season … Continue reading WSOC home win streak comes to an end

Arlene Gonzalez | Staff Photographer | Freshman midfielder Bendix Bennetzen recorded his second assist Tuesday against Mount St. Mary’s.

Hopfer’s late winner secures two-win week

Tristan Huyett | staff writer Following a stunning loss to Robert Morris that ended their unbeaten start, the Duquesne men’s soccer team got back on track this week, picking up wins over George Washington and Mount Saint Mary’s in large part from Maxi Hopfer’s two game-winning goals. The Dukes defeated GW 1-0 on Saturday in Washington in their first Atlantic 10 Conference match, on the … Continue reading Hopfer’s late winner secures two-win week

Women start A-10 slate with split

Arlene Gonzalez | staff writer The Duquesne women’s soccer team rebounded from a 1-0 loss at Richmond on Thursday to open up Atlantic 10 Conference play with a solid 2-0 victory on Sunday vs. Davidson. For the first time all season, the Dukes were denied a goal in Richmond, as none of their 11 shots found their way past Spiders keeper McKenna Dalfonso. Her Duquesne … Continue reading Women start A-10 slate with split

Men’s soccer stunned by 3-0 defeat in Moon

Spencer Thomas | editor-in-chief Duquesne suffered its first loss of the season on Tuesday, conceding three goals to Robert Morris in a disastrous six-minute stretch of the second half, to lose 3-0. Entering the game receiving ranking votes in several national polls, Duquesne fell to 4-1-1 in upset fashion, while the Colonials improved to 2-2-2. “We weren’t at the level today, and I think that’s … Continue reading Men’s soccer stunned by 3-0 defeat in Moon

WSOC on fire with two wins

Rowan DuBois | staff writer Duquesne Women’s Soccer matched its best start in program history this week with two away victories over non-conference opponents, beating Saint Francis 2-0 on Thursday and beating Youngstown State 2-1 on Sunday. The two wins improved the Dukes’ record to 6-1, their best record to start a season since 1998, and extends their winning streak to five, one away from … Continue reading WSOC on fire with two wins

Moore scores brace in golden Senior Day win

by Mason Noll | staff writer On Sunday afternoon, Duquesne women’s soccer celebrated seniors Maddy Neundorfer, Mackenzie Leeder and Ally Campanella before its 4-2 win against Kent State. All three seniors would get the start in the game. Duquesne Head Coach Al Alvine has taken a temporary absence for an undisclosed reason, so Acting Head Coach Dave Gray took the reins for the Dukes. When … Continue reading Moore scores brace in golden Senior Day win

Men still unbeaten after win and late draw

by Nicholas Fernbaugh | staff writer The Duquesne men’s soccer team defeated the Niagara Purple Eagles, 1-0, on Thursday evening at Rooney Field, before drawing the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at one goal apiece Tuesday night, bringing Duquesne’s unbeaten record to 4-0-1 to start the season. The contest with Niagara was decided early, with midfielder Ashton Jell scoring the lone goal just 2 minutes and … Continue reading Men still unbeaten after win and late draw

MSOC 3-0 after shutout of Musketeers

Rebecca Jozwiak | Staff Writer The Duquesne men’s soccer team defeated the Xavier Musketeers, 1-0, on Sunday at Corcoran Field in Cincinnati. Until the last 10 minutes of gameplay, the contest was in a scoreless deadlock until redshirt sophomore Jaxon Ervin opened and closed the scoring with 9:24 left on the clock. His goal would turn out to be the only one Duquesne needed to … Continue reading MSOC 3-0 after shutout of Musketeers

MSOC’s season ends in A-10 quarterfinals

Sean McKean | Staff Writer On Friday night, the Duquesne men’s Soccer team fell to Davidson College in the Atlantic 10 Tournament 2-1. The loss marks the end of its season. Coming off two victories in a row against Wright State and La Salle, confidence was high for the Dukes, but from the start, the game was going to be a challenge. In the knockout-style … Continue reading MSOC’s season ends in A-10 quarterfinals

MSOC earns fifth seed in A-10 tourney

Aidan Wiess | Staff Writer  On a Senior Day filled with drama across the conference, Duquesne pulled out a 2-1 victory over the La Salle Explorers to move into the fifth seed of this week’s Atlantic 10 Conference tournament. Midfielder Ask Ekeland starred with two goals in the win. The day began with multiple possibilities, as the Dukes were in seventh place to start the … Continue reading MSOC earns fifth seed in A-10 tourney