Tag: David Borne

Features, Sports

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

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Sports, Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball beats Fordham on Senior Night

David Borne | Sports Editor Feb. 27, 2020 After a tough loss to George Washington on Saturday, Duquesne’s women’s basketball found a way to right the ship against Fordham on Tuesday at the UPMC Events Center. Tuesday’s game was Duquesne’s Senior Night, and Angela Stafileno, Nina Aho and Paige Cannon were honored in a ceremony before the game. The seniors’ last regular season “home” contest could … Continue reading Women’s basketball beats Fordham on Senior Night

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Sports, Women's Basketball

Second half effort leads WBB to win over Rhode Island

David Borne | Sports Editor Feb. 20, 2020 Facing a 40-31 deficit at halftime, Duquesne’s women’s basketball recognized that a serious attitude adjustment needed to be made. The Dukes started the game flat and turned the ball over 11 times in the first two quarters. A dominant showing in the third quarter brought the Dukes back into the game, and Duquesne ultimately pulled out a … Continue reading Second half effort leads WBB to win over Rhode Island

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Sports, Women's Lacrosse

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

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Men's Basketball, Sports

MBB can’t slow down St. Bonaventure’s offense in loss

David Borne | Sports Editor Feb. 13, 2020 With just over a minute remaining in Sunday’s matinee matchup, Duquesne and St. Bonaventure were knotted at 77-77. Bonnies’ Head Coach Mark Schmidt called a play for his team’s leading scorer, Kyle Lofton. Lofton found himself wide open on an out-of-bounds play that began with a lob to SBU’s Dominick Welch. Welch kicked the ball out to … Continue reading MBB can’t slow down St. Bonaventure’s offense in loss

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Sports, Women's Basketball

WBB knocks off previously unbeaten VCU on the road

David Borne | Sports Editor Feb. 6, 2020 Heading into Sunday’s contest at the Siegel Center, it had been nearly a month since VCU lost a game. The Rams entered the day with an unblemished 7-0 record against Atlantic 10 opponents. A full team effort from Duquesne put an end to VCU’s winning streak, as the Dukes pulled out a 79-76 victory. “All the credit … Continue reading WBB knocks off previously unbeaten VCU on the road

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Sports, Women's Lacrosse

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

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Men's Basketball, Sports

MBB’s Mike Hughes among national leaders in blocks

David Borne | Sports Editor It takes the perfect balance of aggression and discipline to block a shot. The defender must find a way to bring a sufficient amount of force to shutdown a shot attempt, but needs to remain calm enough to not be whistled for a foul. Duquesne’s Mike Hughes has mastered that skill. “It’s all timing to be honest,” Hughes said. ”It’s … Continue reading MBB’s Mike Hughes among national leaders in blocks

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Columns, Sports

Basketball teams doing their job, students need to show support

David Borne | Sports Editor Jan. 16, 2020 Through the first half of the 2019-20 college basketball slate, Duquesne fans have had plenty to cheer about. Coach Dan Burt and the women’s team are piecing together yet another strong year and hold an 11-6 record to start the season. While the women’s team has gotten off to a 1-3 start in Atlantic 10 action, their … Continue reading Basketball teams doing their job, students need to show support

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