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2021-22 Duke Awards: The Duke recognizes remarkable Duquesne players, coaches and teams for their successes over the past year

by Luke Henne | sports editor April 28, 2022 Men’s Team of the Year: Soccer Under ninth-year head coach Chase Brooks, the men’s soccer team went 10-7-2 and posted its highest win total since winning 11 games in 2006. With a 3-3-2 conference record, the Dukes earned their first trip to the Atlantic 10 Men’s Soccer Championship since 2016. Sixth-seeded Duquesne stunned third-seeded Saint Joseph’s … Continue reading 2021-22 Duke Awards: The Duke recognizes remarkable Duquesne players, coaches and teams for their successes over the past year

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Football, Sports

Football team holds spring scrimmage

Spencer Thomas | Staff Writer April 7, 2022 Although the calendar said it was April, the atmosphere at Rooney Field during the Duquesne football team’s spring scrimmage resembled an October, game-like feeling. The Dukes capped off a series of spring practices by dusting off the pads, donning the game jerseys and playing an intrasquad spring game. After a sloppy offensive start, the red team — … Continue reading Football team holds spring scrimmage

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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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Football defeats LIU, snaps brief skid

Brentaro Yamane | Staff Writer Nov. 11, 2021 The Duquesne football team broke a two-game losing streak on Saturday, besting Northeast Conference foe Long Island, 34-28, at Bethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium in Brookeville, N.Y. The Dukes’ first quarter was less than ideal. On the game’s first drive, LIU marched 75 yards down the field on six plays. With just 2:30 of game clock elapsed, … Continue reading Football defeats LIU, snaps brief skid

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Football falls to SHU in pivotal NEC contest

Luke Henne | Sports Editor Oct. 28, 2021 The Duquesne football team was unable to avenge last season’s Northeast Conference title game defeat at the hands of Sacred Heart, as the Dukes fell to the Pioneers, 31-13, on Saturday. The loss, which was Duquesne’s first since the season’s opening week, forced the Dukes to surrender control of their own destiny. With each team having one … Continue reading Football falls to SHU in pivotal NEC contest

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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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Duquesne football dominates Merrimack, earns first NEC win

Spencer Thomas | Staff Writer Oct. 7, 2021 It wasn’t until the fifth week of the 2021 season, but Duquesne finally opened FCS play, and did so with a 37-14 road victory over Merrimack on Saturday afternoon. The win was the Dukes’ third in a row and kicks off a Northeast Conference journey that they hope will end with them capturing their first conference title … Continue reading Duquesne football dominates Merrimack, earns first NEC win

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Duquesne football dominates VU-Lynchburg in home opener

Spencer Thomas | Staff Writer Sept. 30, 2021 Taking the field for the first time following arguably its biggest win in program history, the Duquesne football team showed very few signs of a hangover in its 56-7 victory over Virginia University of Lynchburg on Saturday afternoon at Rooney Field. After throwing an interception on the first play from scrimmage, quarterback Darius Perrantes locked in. He … Continue reading Duquesne football dominates VU-Lynchburg in home opener

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Duquesne football earns historic win over Ohio U

Spencer Thomas | Staff Writer Sept. 16, 2021 Less than 30 years ago, Duquesne was a Division III program, the lowest rung on NCAA’s college football ladder. Even current Head Coach Jerry Schmitt – an assistant coach at the school in the early 1990s – “couldn’t even imagine” being in a position to play an FBS-level program, let alone defeat one. But this past Saturday, … Continue reading Duquesne football earns historic win over Ohio U

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