Tristan Huyett | staff writer Duquesne men’s soccer defeated Atlantic 10 Conference counterpart Saint Joseph’s on Saturday at Rooney Field in a game that was not nearly as close as the 2-1 final score might suggest. The Dukes were led by second half goals by forwards Maxi Hopfer and Jack Rhead, as well as a strong teamwide defensive effort that only allowed three shots on … Continue reading Men clip Saint Joe’s in alumni’s presence
Nicholas Fernbaugh | staff writer Duquesne women’s soccer played two straight matches on home turf last week, as they first defeated Rhode Island on Thursday night, 1-0, and then lost to Dayton, 2-1, on Sunday afternoon. Duquesne was looking to extend their five-game winning streak at Rooney Field to six when they took the field against Rhode Island. “I mean, our entire saying this season … Continue reading WSOC home win streak comes to an end
Matthew Theodros | staff writer Duquesne football triumphed in its 2024 home opener with a dominant 35-0 win over West Virginia Wesleyan on Saturday at Rooney Field. The victory brightened a notable day for the Dukes, who recognized 37 upperclassmen for their Senior Day. Families, friends and coaches gathered prior to kickoff to celebrate the graduating players for their final home opener. “I love winning … Continue reading Football buries WVW on Senior Day
Tristan Huyett | staff writer Following a stunning loss to Robert Morris that ended their unbeaten start, the Duquesne men’s soccer team got back on track this week, picking up wins over George Washington and Mount Saint Mary’s in large part from Maxi Hopfer’s two game-winning goals. The Dukes defeated GW 1-0 on Saturday in Washington in their first Atlantic 10 Conference match, on the … Continue reading Hopfer’s late winner secures two-win week
Michael O’Grady | sports editor Last March, Jakub Necas exploded onto the Duquesne basketball scene. The freshman from Czechia saved the best performances of his season for last, putting in sublime efforts in the Atlantic-10 Conference Tournament before acting as the catalyst on both sides of the ball in Duquesne’s March Madness win over BYU, the program’s biggest game in 47 years. But over the … Continue reading Necas stars for native Czechia at U20s
Arlene Gonzalez | staff writer The Duquesne women’s soccer team rebounded from a 1-0 loss at Richmond on Thursday to open up Atlantic 10 Conference play with a solid 2-0 victory on Sunday vs. Davidson. For the first time all season, the Dukes were denied a goal in Richmond, as none of their 11 shots found their way past Spiders keeper McKenna Dalfonso. Her Duquesne … Continue reading Women start A-10 slate with split
Colleen Hammond | News Editor 10/08/20 On the evening of Sunday, Oct. 4, students, faculty, staff and invited guests gathered on a rain-soaked Rooney Field to participate in a group “Prayer for Unity.” The 20-minute ceremony, led by Duquesne chaplain the Rev. Bill Christy, featured opening remarks by Duquesne President Ken Gormley, readings from scripture and statements on diversity and togetherness from Sherene Brantley, associate … Continue reading Dannielle Brown speaks at “Prayer for Unity”
Upcoming DU Athletic Events — — The A.J. Palumbo Center will host the annual Duquesne Volleyball Invitational this weekend, with matches being held Fri., Aug. 31, and Sat., Sept. 1. Duquesne (1-1) plays Bowling Green at 11 a.m. Friday, UNLV at 7 p.m. Friday, and Youngstown State at 3 p.m. Saturday. — The volleyball team travels to Loretto, Pa., on Tues., Sept. 4, when it will face … Continue reading Page 7 Sidebar — Aug. 30, 2018
Adam Lindner | Sports Editor 11/16/2017 “Every time we play Pitt, it’s always a tough game, but we need to ignore all the distractions and play Duquesne hockey,” junior goaltender Alex Taylor told The Duke regarding the importance of Duquesne’s 7 o’clock game on Nov. 17 versus CHMA rival Pitt at PPG Paints Arena. While Friday night’s spectacle is largely driven by the fact that … Continue reading Duquesne hockey to play Pitt at PPG Paints Arena on Nov. 17
Duquesne News — Following a 75-72 loss at Charlotte on Nov. 10 and an 81-54 win at Winthrop on Nov. 12, women’s basketball (1-1) will battle Pitt (2-0) on Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. in the 36th annual City Game at Pitt’s Petersen Event Center. Last year, Duquesne beat Pitt 63-54 at the Palumbo Center on Dec. 29. — At 3 p.m. on Nov. 17, … Continue reading p. 7 sidebar — Nov. 16, 2017
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