Duquesne comes from behind to defeat Bryant

By Andrew White | Staff Writer The Duquesne Dukes outlasted the Bryant Bulldogs 35-31 at Rooney Field on Saturday to get back into the NEC championship hunt. The Dukes fell behind early after giving up a touchdown on the Bulldogs opening drive that started at their own three yard line. The drive lasted nearly five minutes as Bryant drove down the field and was capped … Continue reading Duquesne comes from behind to defeat Bryant

Dukes down RMU for Schmitt’s 100th win

By David Borne | Staff Writer The Duquesne Dukes took their first step toward defending their NEC title as they defeated the Robert Morris Colonials at Rooney Field on Saturday night, in their first NEC Conference contest of the 2016 season. The crosstown, conference rivals played to a 17-17 tie heading into the locker room, but the Dukes outscored the Colonials 14-7 in the second … Continue reading Dukes down RMU for Schmitt’s 100th win

A.J. Hines wins school record fourth NEC ROW honor

By Andrew White | Staff Writer On Oct. 3, freshman running back A.J. Hines was named NEC Rookie of the Week for week five of the 2016 football season. Hines rushed 134 yards on 28 carries and added a touchdown on an 11-yard reception in Saturday’s 54-35 win over Jacksonville University. This marks the running back’s fourth straight Rookie of the Week award after he … Continue reading A.J. Hines wins school record fourth NEC ROW honor

Dukes ride rushing game to 30-19 win over Bucknell

David Borne | Staff Writer In their 2016 home opener, the Duquesne football team devoted itself to the ground game as the Red & Blue rolled to a 30-19 win over the Bucknell Bison. Freshman running back A.J. Hines wasted no time to introduce himself to Dukes fans as he was spectacular in his first game at Rooney Field. Hines rushed for 74 yards and … Continue reading Dukes ride rushing game to 30-19 win over Bucknell