Saúl Berríos-Thomas | Layout Editor The Duquesne men’s basketball team is a bad defensive team. They can overcome that if they execute in the other areas of the game. But against Saint Francis, they did not. The Dukes fell to the Red Flash 67-52 on Wednesday night at the Palumbo Center. They dropped to 3-5, while the Red Flash improved to 5-4. Duquesne had not … Continue reading Men’s basketball falls to St. Francis at Palumbo Center
Saúl Berríos-Thomas | Layout Editor In the 83rd annual City Game, the Duquesne men’s basketball team came up short against Pitt, 76-62. The Red & Blue fell to 3-2, while Pitt improved to 5-3. The Dukes were plagued with early fouls that threw off the rhythm and pace they use in their favor. They committed 10 fouls in the first half and finished with 22 … Continue reading Red & Blue come up short in City Game
Pat Higgins | Sports Editor After two years of laying a foundation for the Duquesne men’s basketball program, head coach Jim Ferry says his young team, which features only one senior, has bought into his system. From the top of the roster down, Ferry says there is an increased sense of athleticism and energy in the gym this year. This season will be the first … Continue reading Minus Soko, hoops team eyes A-10 title
Saúl Berríos-Thomas | Layout Editor Micah Mason is being asked to play a new role this year that isn’t as unfamiliar as some might assume. The 6-foot-2, 180-pound junior guard from Natrona Heights will start the season as the primary point guard for the Duquesne men’s basketball team this year. “I played point guard in high school and at Drake University,” Mason said. “So, I … Continue reading Mason takes on expanded role in second season
Pat Higgins | Sports Editor Derrick Colter is smooth on the hardwood. As the primary point guard for the Dukes, he started all 30 games for the Red & Blue last season. He appeared on SportsCenter’s Top-10 on two separate occasions, first for a NBA Street-style “dinner’s served” alley-oop to former Duke Ovie Soko in the preseason, and then for a game-winning floater from beyond … Continue reading Colter beats cancer, ready for basketball on the Bluff to resume
Addison Smith | Sports Editor Dominique McKoy is a junior forward for the Duquesne men’s basketball team, poised to be one of the leaders for the next season. He came to Duquesne from Cowley Community College, which he attended after one season at Rhode Island, and sat down with The Duke to discuss his season thus far, his best friend on the team and his … Continue reading New Kid on the Bluff: Dominique McKoy Q & A
Joey Sykes | The Duquesne Duke The Duquesne men’s basketball team rebounded from their loss at West Virginia and brought their team back to .500 Wednesday night after securing a strong win over the University of Albany 70-59 at the Palumbo Center. The Red and Blue came out playing well against the Great Danes. The defense allowed only 16 points in the first half. The … Continue reading Dukes hold on against Albany to reach .500
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