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Sports, volleyball

VB matches best start to season since 2016

Noah Fries | sports editor The Duquesne volleyball team had another perfect weekend to close out its nonconference schedule, winning all six sets against Maryland Eastern Shore and Siena in the Natale Sporting Goods Invitational at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. Freshman right side hitter Simone Searles (5.58 points per set, hitting .491) and senior middle blocker Jordan Robertson (2.83 points per set, hitting .480) were named … Continue reading VB matches best start to season since 2016

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soccer, Sports

WSOC, MSOC open conference play with wins

Keira Kusmaul & Noah Fries | staff writer & sports editor Duquesne men’s and women’s soccer teams both started the conference portions of their respective schedules with wins over Rhode Island on Saturday. The women had a come-from-behind 2-1 triumph over the Rams before the men would take care of business in the nightcap 1-0. The wins improved the women’s record to 4-4-1, while the … Continue reading WSOC, MSOC open conference play with wins

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Sports, Women's Basketball

WBB knocks off previously unbeaten VCU on the road

David Borne | Sports Editor Feb. 6, 2020 Heading into Sunday’s contest at the Siegel Center, it had been nearly a month since VCU lost a game. The Rams entered the day with an unblemished 7-0 record against Atlantic 10 opponents. A full team effort from Duquesne put an end to VCU’s winning streak, as the Dukes pulled out a 79-76 victory. “All the credit … Continue reading WBB knocks off previously unbeaten VCU on the road

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Men's Basketball, Sports

A-10 announces MBB schedules

Adam Lindner | Sports Editor Sept. 6, 2018 On Wed., Sept. 5, the Atlantic 10 released its 2018-19 men’s basketball schedule, finalizing each remaining date on Duquesne’s men’s basketball schedule. The Dukes, who will be televised nationally four times during conference play, begin A-10 play at 2018 NCAA participant Davidson on Jan. 5 (6 p.m., NBCSN). Keith Dambrot’s team will return home to the Palumbo … Continue reading A-10 announces MBB schedules

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Men's Basketball, Sports

Atlantic 10 represented strongly in NCAA Tournament field

Jacob Hebda | Staff Writer 03/15/2018 Fans of the Atlantic 10 Conference have plenty to be excited about following the conclusion of the league’s annual men’s basketball championship tournament, which was played in Washington, D.C., from March 7-11 at Capital One Arena. In what was considered a down year from the season’s outset for the A-10, the conference still managed to send three of its … Continue reading Atlantic 10 represented strongly in NCAA Tournament field

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News

Police charge former Duquesne basketball player in Sept. 2 sexual assault case

Raymond Arke | News Editor 01/24/18 UPDATE: Washington appeared in court for his preliminary hearing, according to the criminal docket. His formal arraignment has been scheduled for March 22. 10/30/17 Charges of rape and sexual assault were filed against Duquesne student and former Dukes basketball player Nick Washington on Oct. 29. Washington, who is no longer listed on Duquesne’s 2017-18 Men’s Basketball roster, is facing … Continue reading Police charge former Duquesne basketball player in Sept. 2 sexual assault case

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Columns, Men's Basketball, Sports

Understanding Duquesne MBB’s weak non-conference slate

Adam Lindner | Sports Editor Duquesne’s last win versus an AP-ranked team came on Feb. 27, 2014, at No. 10 Saint Louis, yet the Dukes will almost positively not dethrone a Top 25 club during Keith Dambrot’s first year at the helm of the men’s basketball team. That’s not necessarily a knock on the state of the basketball program. Though Dambrot will need time and … Continue reading Understanding Duquesne MBB’s weak non-conference slate

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Sports, Uncategorized, Women's Basketball

WBB heads to A-10 Championship with win over Saint Louis

By Natalie Fiorilli | The Duquesne Duke One more win. That’s all it will take for the Duquesne women’s basketball team to earn its first-ever bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Dukes are now one step closer to the big dance with a 56-52 victory over Saint Louis in the semifinal of the Atlantic 10 Tournament Saturday afternoon. Duquesne is headed to the A-10 Championship … Continue reading WBB heads to A-10 Championship with win over Saint Louis

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Women’s hoops top Fordham, advance to semifinal of A-10 Tournament

By Natalie Fiorilli | The Duquesne Duke No lead is safe in the Atlantic 10 Tournament—and Fordham proved that in the quarterfinal Friday night against the Duquesne women’s basketball team. Despite a powerful first half performance by the Dukes, and a margin as large as 13 points in the third quarter, Fordham would gain its first lead of the night with only three minutes remaining … Continue reading Women’s hoops top Fordham, advance to semifinal of A-10 Tournament

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New Kid on the Bluff: Maddie Layman

Joey Sykes | The Duquesne Duke Twenty or thirty years ago, it was not that uncommon to find an athlete who had it “all”. Skill, speed, athleticism and drive are just a few qualities that someone needs to own the title. From Michael Jordan and his famous work ethic, to the humble Walter Payton, players who possess these qualities are rare in today’s day and … Continue reading New Kid on the Bluff: Maddie Layman

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