David Borne | Sports Editor Dec. 5, 2019 Just over a minute into Wednesday afternoon’s game against Akron, Duquesne guard Nina Aho buried a three-point jumper to get the Dukes on the board. The deep-ball from Aho was the first of many for her squad. The Dukes would go on to knock down a program-record tying 14 3-pointers en route to a 88-63 victory over … Continue reading WBB tops Akron, unbeaten in last six games
David Borne | Sports Editor Nov. 14, 2019 While the roster has changed quite a bit and so has the logo on their uniforms, expectations for Duquesne’s women’s basketball program have remained the same. The bar is set high and head Coach Dan Burt hopes to turn heads in the Atlantic 10 once again. The inexperienced Dukes squad has dealt with mild early season growing … Continue reading New look WBB finding footing in non-conference play
David Borne | Sports Editor Nov. 14, 2019 Basketball has taken Wumi Agunbiade all over the world. Between multiple stops in Pittsburgh and playing professionally in Germany, Italy and Romania, the Pickering, Ontario native has traveled the globe to chase her dreams as a player and coach. Now as a junior coach for Raptors 905, the NBA G-League affiliate of the Toronto Raptors, Agunbiade finally … Continue reading Former WBB star Agunbiade lands G-League coaching gig
David Borne | Sports Editor Nov. 14, 2019 Without starting quarterback Daniel Parr under center due to a broken collarbone, the Duquesne football team dropped a 41-21 result to the Robert Morris Colonials on Saturday in Moon Township. The loss marked the first in conference play for the Dukes, dropping their overall record to 6-3 on the season. Saturday was the first time since Nov. … Continue reading Football loses first NEC game to Robert Morris
David Borne | Sports Editor Nov. 7, 2019 With just over four seconds to play in Duquesne women’s basketball’s home opener at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, Kent State drew up a play for redshirt senior guard Megan Carter. After inbounding the ball, Carter quickly got possession back, rolled to the rim and buried a teardrop shot into the basket. The bucket gave Kent State … Continue reading WBB drops season opener to Kent State at the buzzer
David Borne | Sports Editor Oct. 17, 2019 The 2018 NEC co-champions will go head-to-head this weekend, as the Duquesne Dukes (3-2, 1-0) take on the Sacred Heart Pioneers (3-3, 1-1) on Saturday. Last season, the Dukes grabbed a 28-24 win against Sacred Heart. This matchup will likely play a major role in deciding who represents the NEC in the FCS Playoffs later this year … Continue reading Preview: Dukes football heads to Sacred Heart
David Borne | Sports Editor Oct. 17, 2019 Before Keith Dambrot began his journey to revitalize Duquesne’s men’s basketball program, the Akron, OH native managed to build a college basketball empire in his hometown. Dambrot spent 13 seasons as the head coach of the University of Akron’s men’s basketball team, and established the program as one of the best in the Mid-Atlantic Conference. For … Continue reading MBB head coach Dambrot honored at previous job
David Borne | Sports Editor Sept. 12, 2019 Duquesne women’s basketball announced its 2019 non-conference schedule on Sept. 5. The Dukes will be playing a total of 13 games before getting into Atlantic 10 play. Eight of those games will be on the road, with the rest coming at three different venues in the Pittsburgh area. With the on-going renovations of the UPMC Chuck Cooper … Continue reading Duquesne WBB unveils non-conference schedule
David Borne | Sports Editor Sept. 5, 2019 Everything lined up perfectly for Megan Virgin. After wrapping up her second year at LIU Brooklyn, the Canonsburg native was looking to transfer to a school closer to home. Once she found that Duquesne was in the market for another goalie, the decision to continue her playing career on the Bluff was an easy one to make. … Continue reading Megan Virgin settling in as Dukes’ goalkeeper
David Borne | Sports Editor Sept. 5, 2019 Duquesne University and the University of Pittsburgh will co-host the ChampYinz Volleyball Invitational this weekend. Matches begin on Friday at PPG Paints Arena before the action moves to Pitt’s Fitzgerald Field House on Saturday. Green Bay and Ohio State will join the Dukes and Panthers as the invitational’s participants. The tournament serves as a precursor to the … Continue reading DU, Pitt co-host volleyball tournament
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