VCU rams WSOC as playoff hopes dwindle

Naomi Girson | staff writer | The Duquesne women’s soccer team suffered a 2-1 loss against VCU in Richmond on Thursday. Unable to get a run of good results going, it is now 3-5-0 in the Atlantic 10 Conference and 9-6-0 on the overall season. With two games to go, the Dukes are now on the outside looking in at the A-10 playoffs. Duquesne came … Continue reading VCU rams WSOC as playoff hopes dwindle

Women’s soccer finishes season, players reflect

Brentaro Yamane | Staff Writer Oct. 28, 2021 The Duquesne women’s soccer team wrapped up its season with two losses in Atlantic 10 Conference action against George Washington (Thursday) and St. Bonaventure (Sunday). The Dukes lost five consecutive games to end the season, finishing with an overall record of 4-10-2. A shortcoming for Duquesne was the inability to win on the road. The team was … Continue reading Women’s soccer finishes season, players reflect

Duquesne women’s soccer defeated by La Salle, Rhode Island

Spencer Thomas | Staff Writer Oct. 21, 2021 Despite a pair of strong performances from goalkeeper Megan Virgin, the Duquesne women’s soccer team was not able to capitalize in its two most-recent Atlantic 10 Conference defeats. The Dukes fell to La Salle, 2-1, at Rooney Field on Thursday before dropping a road contest at Rhode Island by the same tally on Sunday. La Salle initially … Continue reading Duquesne women’s soccer defeated by La Salle, Rhode Island

Duquesne women’s soccer bests Richmond, ties Davidson

Grace Heidinger | Staff Writer Oct. 7, 2021 The Duquesne women’s soccer team went 1-0-1 in Atlantic 10 Conference play over the past week, defeating Richmond by a 3-1 score on Thursday evening before playing to a scoreless draw with Davidson on Sunday afternoon. With the win and tie, the Dukes improved their overall record to 4-5-2. In Thursday’s home contest with Richmond, the Dukes’ … Continue reading Duquesne women’s soccer bests Richmond, ties Davidson

Duquesne women’s soccer falls in A-10 opener

Brentaro Yamane | Staff Writer Sept. 23, 2021 The Duquesne women’s soccer team fell in overtime against Massachusetts, 2-1, Sunday afternoon at Rooney Field, suffering a heartbreaking defeat to the Minutewomen in what was each team’s Atlantic 10 Conference opener. Just over nine minutes into the overtime period, Massachusetts’ Mia Carazza had possession of the ball on the right side of the field, close to … Continue reading Duquesne women’s soccer falls in A-10 opener

Duquesne women’s soccer goes 0-1-1 in weekend slate

Brentaro Yamane | Staff Writer Sept. 2, 2021 It was a weekend of growth and experience for the Duquesne women’s soccer team, who drew one and lost one of its two weekend contests. The action got underway Friday night at Rooney Field when the Dukes battled Valparaiso in their second non-conference game of the season. It was the first time that the two schools ever … Continue reading Duquesne women’s soccer goes 0-1-1 in weekend slate

Duquesne women’s soccer starts season with two-goal victory

Luke Henne | Sports Editor Aug. 26, 2021 After a spring 2021 campaign that saw the Duquesne women’s soccer team win just one of its first seven games, it was essential to start the fall season on the right note. The Dukes did just that, besting Saint Francis (Pa.) by a 3-1 score in a non-conference meeting at Rooney Field on Sunday afternoon. The win … Continue reading Duquesne women’s soccer starts season with two-goal victory

Duquesne women’s soccer caps another successful season

David Borne | Staff Writer 11/09/2017 Although it ended in rather heartbreaking fashion, the Duquesne women’s soccer program wrapped up a fantastic 2017 campaign in Richmond last weekend. Soccer can be a game of bounces. After a redirected shot from Linnea Faccenda sent Duquesne to the semifinal round of the Atlantic 10 Championship Tournament against La Salle, the Dukes fell victim to an unlucky bounce … Continue reading Duquesne women’s soccer caps another successful season

Women’s Soccer falls in opener vs. Pitt in 2OT

Adam Lindner | Sports Editor Duquesne’s women’s soccer team opened the school’s 2017-18 athletic campaign – effectively ushering in the school’s Nike era – with a 1-0 loss to crosstown rival Pitt on Aug. 20. Panthers freshman Vildan Kardesler beat Duquesne goalie Kyra Murphy in the 101st minute of action to hand the Dukes their first loss of the year. Pitt moved to 2-0-0 on … Continue reading Women’s Soccer falls in opener vs. Pitt in 2OT

Cydney Staton sends soccer senior class off in style

Bri Schmid | Staff Writer The Duquesne Dukes women’s soccer team propelled itself into the playoffs as the No. 3 seed when it finished off the regular season strong with a hard fought battle against the La Salle Explorers. The Dukes hosted the Explorers on Oct. 30 in what became a very wet and chilly fall day shortly after the beginning of the game. With … Continue reading Cydney Staton sends soccer senior class off in style