WBB uses late surge to beat St. Bonaventure

Luke Henne | Sports Editor Jan. 13, 2022 Following two-straight losses to open Atlantic 10 Conference play, the Duquesne women’s basketball team used a 23-5 fourth quarter to defeat St. Bonaventure 63-44 and earn its first conference victory of the season at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse on Saturday afternoon. The Dukes have now won nine of their last 10 meetings with the Bonnies and 10 straight … Continue reading WBB uses late surge to beat St. Bonaventure

WBB slides past Canisius for third-straight win

Spencer Thomas | Staff Writer Dec. 2, 2021 Precious Johnson and Fatou Pouye each netted 19 points to help Duquesne put away Canisius 69-60 at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse on Wednesday afternoon. The Dukes opened with a flying start, leading 21-12 after the first quarter. The 21 points in the opening frame tied Duquesne’s second-highest scoring period in a quarter all season. The defense stiffened toward … Continue reading WBB slides past Canisius for third-straight win

Women’s basketball falls to Pitt in City Game

Brentaro Yamane | Staff Writer Nov. 23, 2021 Tradition can contribute a sense of comfort and belonging, while also reinforcing values such as freedom, faith, integrity, a good education, responsibility and a good work ethic. Excluding the 2020-21 season that was impacted by Covid-19, the women’s basketball programs from Duquesne and Pitt have continued the tradition of meeting on the court in every season since … Continue reading Women’s basketball falls to Pitt in City Game