Men set record for consecutive wins at Rooney

Tristan Huyett | staff writer | October 7, 2023. 383 days, 9,192 hours. That’s how long it has been since Duquesne men’s soccer lost a game on home turf at Rooney Field. In their first action since becoming nationally ranked, the No. 23 Dukes picked up their 10th and 11th straight wins at Rooney to match and then establish a new program record for consecutive … Continue reading Men set record for consecutive wins at Rooney

Men’s soccer bested in A-10 title match

Spencer Thomas | Staff Writer Nov. 18, 2021 After upset victories over third-seeded Saint Joseph’s and second-seeded Rhode Island, the Duquesne men’s soccer team’s quest for an Atlantic 10 Conference title ended with a 2-1 loss to top-seeded Saint Louis in the conference’s championship match on Sunday. The game, which was a true road game against the eighth-ranked team in the country, was about as … Continue reading Men’s soccer bested in A-10 title match

Men’s soccer upsets SJU in A-10 tourney

Spencer Thomas | Staff Writer Nov. 11, 2021 At 3:55 p.m. on Sunday, the Duquesne men’s soccer team was staring down the end of its season. Taking on Saint Joseph’s in Philadelphia during the first round of the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament, the third-seeded Hawks had just scored with 10:18 remaining in regulation to take a 1-0 lead. It seemed inevitable that the sixth-seeded Dukes … Continue reading Men’s soccer upsets SJU in A-10 tourney

Men’s soccer wins regular-season home finale

Spencer Thomas | Staff Writer Oct. 28, 2021 The Duquesne men’s soccer team snuck past Wright State, 2-1, in Tuesday’s non-conference contest at Rooney Field after a self-inflicted error by Wright State in the game’s final minutes. With the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament quickly approaching, Head Coach Chase Brooks saw the game as an opportunity to rest some regular starters. Leading scorer Maxi Hopfer was … Continue reading Men’s soccer wins regular-season home finale

Duquesne men’s soccer downs La Salle in A-10 clash

Brentaro Yamane | Staff Writer Sept. 30, 2021 The Duquesne men’s soccer team took care of business on Saturday evening, defeating La Salle, 3-0, in an Atlantic 10 Conference meeting at Rooney Field. Offensively, the Dukes wasted no time putting a stranglehold on the game, with all three of their goals coming in the game’s first half. In the second minute of the game, after … Continue reading Duquesne men’s soccer downs La Salle in A-10 clash

Duquesne men’s soccer defeats GW, falls at MSU

Spencer Thomas | Staff Writer Sept. 23, 2021 The Duquesne men’s soccer team was able to break even during this past week’s pair of games against George Washington and Michigan State. The Dukes opened Atlantic 10 Conference action with a 3-1 victory over the Colonials Saturday evening. On Tuesday night, the Dukes fell to the Spartans, 1-0, in a non-conference contest. Duquesne’s performance in the … Continue reading Duquesne men’s soccer defeats GW, falls at MSU

Men’s soccer game postponed after lightning

Cassie DiBenedetti | Staff Writer 10/04/2018 The Duquesne men’s soccer team was cut short during its game against the visiting Cleveland State Vikings on Tuesday night at Rooney Field, drawing 0-0. Due to visible lightning, the game was delayed by officials and eventually postponed, leaving the match absent of a victor. Nevertheless, 18 total fouls were recorded, as were three consecutive yellow cards. The Duquesne … Continue reading Men’s soccer game postponed after lightning

Athletics continues to alter identity, reaches deal with Nike

By David Borne | Staff Writer Duquesne Athletic programs will sport a bit of a new look next season. Last week, athletic director Dave Harper announced the university’s new seven-year partnership with Nike. While there had been plenty of speculation about a change, nothing was made official until the announcement. The university was previously sponsored by adidas. The partnership with the European manufacturer began in … Continue reading Athletics continues to alter identity, reaches deal with Nike

DU men’s soccer eyes run in A-10 tournament

By David Borne | Staff Writer In the final regular season game of the 2016 Duquesne men’s soccer campaign, the Dukes fell to Rhode Island by a score of 2-1 — their first and only home loss at Rooney Field all season. It wasn’t quite the sendoff the five seniors, Evan Kozlowski, Gabe Robinson, Diego Vieira, Chris Alescio and Bryan Fegley, probably had in mind, … Continue reading DU men’s soccer eyes run in A-10 tournament

Midseason check-up: Duquesne fall sports update

Natalie Fiorilli | Asst. Sports Editor Along with the Duquesne football team, there are currently six teams underway for the fall sports season. Here’s an update on how each of them are doing, as a few approach Atlantic 10 Conference play. Men’s Soccer Freshman forward Jallah Acqui’s goal in the 93rd minute of Tuesday night’s match at Cleveland State brought Duquesne to a 1-0 victory, … Continue reading Midseason check-up: Duquesne fall sports update