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Football defeats Central Connecticut in final home game

Brentaro Yamane | Staff Writer Nov. 18, 2021 At the end of the third quarter of Saturday afternoon’s football game between Central Connecticut and Duquesne, light snow was falling from the sky as Mariah Carey’s hit single, “All I Want For Christmas Is You” began to play through the speakers at Rooney Field. All the Dukes wanted was an early Christmas present, which would come … Continue reading Football defeats Central Connecticut in final home game

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Duquesne football edges Bryant in NEC thriller

Adam Lindner | Staff Writer Oct. 14, 2021 Clichés get a bad rap. Oftentimes, deservedly so. “Cliché,” after all, is defined as ‘a phrase or opinion that … betrays a lack of original thought.’ Regardless, they endure. And hey, as the old cliché goes: Some of ‘em exist for a reason. ‘It’s a game of inches’ is one of sports’ oldest tropes. It’s a tired … Continue reading Duquesne football edges Bryant in NEC thriller

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Football, Sports

Dukes down Long Island, earn spot in conference title game

Brentaro Yamane | Staff Writer March 25, 2021 Collegiate sports teams around the country have suffered from the COVID-19 pandemic, whether it be from athletes contracting the virus and/or having games postponed and canceled. On Sunday, though, Duquesne wide receiver Cyrus Holder made Long Island University catch a case of a new type of virus: The ‘Cyrus Virus.’ Behind seven receptions for 211 yards and … Continue reading Dukes down Long Island, earn spot in conference title game

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