WLAX loses to VCU, drops fourth straight

Benjamin Gottschalk | Staff Writer April 7, 2022 In a back-and-forth nail-biter that went down to the wire on Sunday, Duquesne’s women’s lacrosse team was leading for nearly the entire game before VCU scored six goals in the fourth quarter to win by a 13-10 mark, handing the Dukes their fourth loss in a row. Duquesne got out to a very strong start, scoring two … Continue reading WLAX loses to VCU, drops fourth straight

WLAX falls to ranked Massachusetts

Benjamin Gottschalk | Staff Writer March 31, 2022 Trailing by as many as 12 goals, the Duquesne women’s lacrosse team tried to creep back in, but ultimately fell to Massachusetts by a 21-9 count at Rooney Field on a bitterly cold and windy Sunday afternoon. After the Dukes and the Minutewomen exchanged goals and sat deadlocked at 2 early in the first quarter, UMass went … Continue reading WLAX falls to ranked Massachusetts

WLAX’s Rodriguez-Shaw proving valuable

Luke Henne | Sports Editor March 3, 2022 In the early part of the season, Delaney Rodriguez-Shaw is leading the offensive attack for the Duquesne women’s lacrosse team, having already recorded 13 points (nine goals and four assists). Through her confidence and composure, however, it’d be hard to tell that she’s only played five games at the collegiate level. “I see myself as the coach … Continue reading WLAX’s Rodriguez-Shaw proving valuable

WLAX handled by No. 25 Penn State

Brentaro Yamane | Layout Editor Feb. 24, 2022 Penn State has been known for many years as a powerhouse football school, but it could be argued that the school’s women’s lacrosse team has been just as successful as its football team. Since Missy Doherty got the head coaching job at Penn State back in the summer of 2010, she has been able to establish a … Continue reading WLAX handled by No. 25 Penn State

Cancellations cut spring athletes’ seasons, careers, short

David Borne | Sports Editor March 19, 2020 On March 11, senior Rilee Bradshaw and her Duquesne lacrosse teammates walked off of Rooney Field after posting a 25-2 win over Akron. Just a day later, the Atlantic 10 announced that all remaining spring sports competitions and championships would be canceled due to coronavirus concerns. “Never would I have ever thought that game would’ve been the … Continue reading Cancellations cut spring athletes’ seasons, careers, short

Women’s lacrosse beats Canisius, 11-10, in home opener

David Borne | Sports Editor Feb. 13, 20120 Wednesday afternoon’s lacrosse home opener wasn’t gorgeous in any sense. Snow, sleet and rain led to a sloppy game. Both the Dukes and Canisius turned the ball over 26 times, respectively. Despite Duquesne’s struggles to set up solid scoring opportunities, the Dukes grinded out a 11-10 win to grab their first victory of the season. “We held … Continue reading Women’s lacrosse beats Canisius, 11-10, in home opener

Desrosiers excited for second year at helm of women’s lacrosse

David Borne | Sports Editor Jan. 30, 2020 The “sophomore slump” is a term sports fans and analysts love to toss around. Anytime a player, coach or team exceeds expectations in their first season, there’s always the fear that they will fail to make progress the following year. After leading her team to an Atlantic 10 Championship tournament appearance in her first season at Duquesne, … Continue reading Desrosiers excited for second year at helm of women’s lacrosse

Lacrosse team trounces Longwood in Desrosiers’ debut

David Borne | Staff Writer Feb. 13, 2019 In her debut as the Duquesne women’s lacrosse coach, Corinne Desrosiers made one thing very clear. Her squad is going to play fast, they’re going to play hard and they’re not going to be outpaced by anybody. Duquesne took on Longwood on Feb. 10 at Arthur J. Rooney Field and dominated the entirety of its season opener. … Continue reading Lacrosse team trounces Longwood in Desrosiers’ debut