Clark’s FG seals Duquesne win in season finale

Rowan DuBois | staff writer Duquesne’s tumultuous season ended on a high against Robert Morris as kicker Matt Clark thumped a 33-yard game-winning field goal that gave Duquesne a 20-17 win over the Colonials on Nov. 22. The Dukes went into the day with high hopes, needing a victory over RMU and a Central Connecticut State loss to Mercyhurst in order to advance to the … Continue reading Clark’s FG seals Duquesne win in season finale

Butts, Duquesne avenge 2024 loss against CCSU

Rowan DuBois | staff writer Duquesne handed red-hot Central Connecticut State its first conference loss of the season 38-33 on Saturday off the back of a career-high 254 rushing yard performance from running back Taj Butts to keep its playoff hopes alive. The high-scoring win was secured when defensive back Antonio Epps hauled in a game-sealing interception on the goal line with under a minute … Continue reading Butts, Duquesne avenge 2024 loss against CCSU

Dukes ready to bounce back after tough NEC loss

Rowan DuBois | staff writer After a four game win streak and a 3-0 start to conference play, a surprise 24-13 loss to Wagner means Duquesne faces three must-win games to close out its season. With a well-timed bye week coming immediately after the loss, the Dukes have had time to reflect on how it changes the course of their season. “I won’t say that … Continue reading Dukes ready to bounce back after tough NEC loss

Dukes, Blue Devils to face off for NEC championship

Raymond Arke | News Editor 11/09/2017 Duquesne’s football team (7-2, 4-0) faces a match up on Nov. 11 that will determine the fate of its season. The team takes on Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (6-3, 4-0) at Rooney Field at 12 p.m. with the winner capturing the conference crown and thus a slot in the FCS playoffs. Duquesne hopes to notch its fifth NEC … Continue reading Dukes, Blue Devils to face off for NEC championship