Duquesne News — On Nov. 1, Duquesne’s men’s basketball team will host D-III Chatham University in an exhibition match at A.J. Palumbo Center. All proceeds from the event will benefit the United Way’s hurricane relief efforts in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. — The Atlantic 10 announced its major women’s soccer awards on Nov. 1, and many Dukes were honored. Senior … Continue reading p. 7 sidebar — Nov. 2, 2017
Compiled by Sports Editor Adam Lindner Duquesne News — Duquesne women’s soccer team (10-5-3, 6-3-1) finished fourth in the A-10’s regular-season standings and will host No. 5 George Washington University (10-4-4, 5-2-3) on Oct. 28 at 1 p.m. at Rooney Field in the first round of the 2017 Atlantic 10 women’s soccer tournament. On Oct. 22, Duquesne tied George Washington 0-0 in Washington, D.C., … Continue reading p. 7 sidebar – Oct. 26, 2017
Upcoming DU Athletics Schedule Women’s Soccer (4-2-2) at La Salle (5-3-1) Thu. Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. Men’s Tennis: Carnegie Mellon Invitational Fri. Sept. 22 & Sat. Sept. 23 M/W Cross Country: Saint Vincent Invitational Sat. Sept. 23 at 10:45 a.m. Volleyball (5-9) vs. George Mason (4-9) at Palumbo Center Sat. Sept. 23 at 1 p.m. Men’s Soccer (2-5-0) at Robert Morris (0-7-1) Sun. Sept. … Continue reading p. 8 sidebar – Sept. 21, 2017
By Andrew Holman | Sports Editor President Ken Gormley was inaugurated as the newest president of Duquesne University on Sept. 22. He has already brought a sense of excitement to campus and has shown his dedication to the students. We sat down with him to discuss his plans for Duquesne Athletics during his presidency. This interview has been edited and condensed. Q: What is your … Continue reading Gormley expresses vision for Duquesne Athletics
Andrew Holman | Sports Editor A lot can change in a year, and Duquesne athletic director Dave Harper is living proof of that as he approaches the one-year mark of his reign at Duquesne. Since Harper took over as the head of Duquesne Athletics, the overall success of the athletic programs has increased drastically. Over the course of the 2015-16 school year, Duquesne had … Continue reading In the mind of AD Dave Harper: One year later
Bryanna McDermott| Asst. Photo Editor One day before the start of the 2016 season, the Duquesne football team extended head coach Jerry Schmitt’s contract, which will keep him on the Bluff through the 2020 season. Athletic Director Dave Harper and Schmitt agreed to terms on Wednesday as the Dukes get set for their Sept. 1 season opener on the road against the Youngstown State Penguins, and … Continue reading Dukes, Schmitt prepare to defend title
Natalie Fiorilli | Asst. Sports Editor Every minute on the field, even in 90-degree heat, is another opportunity to improve, at least in the mind of Casey Aunkst of the Duquesne women’s soccer team. The sophomore center back played through all 110 sweltering minutes in Duquesne’s double overtime 1-1 draw against Youngstown State Sunday afternoon, tallying the lone goal for her team. Head Coach Al … Continue reading Sophomore in the Spotlight: Casey Aunkst
Andrew Holman | Sports Editor Lisa Evans, who has spent the last seven seasons as an assistant in the program, was named the third head lacrosse coach in Duquesne history by athletic director Dave Harper on August 22. After 11 seasons as the head coach of Duquesne’s women’s lacrosse team, Mike Scerbo stepped away from coaching and accepted a job as the assistant athletic director … Continue reading A change at the top for Duquesne women’s lacrosse
Natalie Fiorilli | Asst. Sports Editor Even as a graduate, former Duquesne women’s basketball guard April Robinson continues to add to her impressive collegiate résumé — with her latest accolade being named the Atlantic 10 Scholar Athlete of the Year. The award is received by one female and one male student-athlete representing the Atlantic 10 Conference each year. Before Robinson, the only Duquesne student-athlete given … Continue reading Robinson named A-10 Scholar Athlete of the Year
The Duke staff recognizes the players, coaches and teams who dominated the past year in collegiate sports. By Andrew Holman | Assistant Sports Editor The 2015-16 season is winding to a close, but it was a year to remember for many of the 16 athletic teams that don the Red & Blue. Conference Champions: Women’s Soccer, Football First Place: Women’s Rowing Varsity 8 “A” Entry … Continue reading 2015-16 Duke Awards
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