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Dukes lose close one to Long Island on homecoming

Ben Deihl | staff writer Despite a sold-out crowd and one of the most electric atmospheres on Duquesne University’s campus, the Dukes dropped their homecoming game to Long Island University 17-14 Saturday afternoon. It’s the first time Duquesne has lost a home conference opener since 2018 and the first time losing the homecoming game since 2022. With the loss, Duquesne fell to 1-4 and started … Continue reading Dukes lose close one to Long Island on homecoming

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FBS Akron zips past Duquesne, 51-7

Rowan DuBois | staff writer Duquesne football has continued its tough start to the season, being dismantled by Akron 51-7 on Saturday as Zips running back Jordan Gant ran for three touchdowns in the first half. The game was Duquesne’s 13th ever matchup against an FBS school, and its second of the season after a 61-9 loss to Pitt. The loss slides the Dukes to … Continue reading FBS Akron zips past Duquesne, 51-7

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Football blows out LIU at homecoming

Jack Morgan | staff writer | After Duquesne football’s 47-21 homecoming win over the LIU Sharks at Rooney Field on Saturday afternoon, Duquesne Head Coach Jerry Schmitt began his postgame press conference with a few satisfied remarks. “I love winning on homecoming,” he said, “I love winning on Rooney, and I love winning with the Dukes.” Duquesne did not just win, it dominated the Sharks. … Continue reading Football blows out LIU at homecoming

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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 rival SFU, drops second straight

Brentaro Yamane | Staff Writer Nov. 4, 2021 Since its opening in 1993, the Saint Francis (Pa.) football team had struggled considerably at Rooney Field. In ten prior trips to the stadium, the Red Flash had never won a game. That all changed Saturday, when SFU secured a 17-10 victory over Duquesne. The loss was the second straight for the Dukes, who now fall to … Continue reading Football falls to rival SFU, drops second straight

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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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