Men’s soccer loses to URI in home finale at Rooney

Marie Jubert | The Duquesne Duke It was an emotional afternoon at Rooney Field on Sunday as the Duquesne men’s soccer team took on the University of Rhode Island Rams for their final home game of the season. The Dukes needed to win the match in order to clinch a spot in the Atlantic 10 Championship. Unfortunately, the Dukes lost 1-0 to the Rams, who … Continue reading Men’s soccer loses to URI in home finale at Rooney

Pantophlet switches sports at DU with ease

Addison Smith | Opinions Editor There’s a player on the Duquesne men’s soccer team who doesn’t look like he belongs. He towers over his teammates and is strides ahead of them on the soccer pitch. To the naked eye, he looks like he belongs on the basketball court, but Kadeem Pantophlet doesn’t belong there, at least not anymore. Pantophlet came to Duquesne from the Netherlands … Continue reading Pantophlet switches sports at DU with ease

Men’s soccer extends home win streak

Marie Jubert | The Duquesne Duke Under the lights and in front of an impressive turnout for a Thursday evening, the Duquesne men’s soccer team extended their home winning streak (5-0) by defeating Robert Morris University 4-1. Duquesne excelled creating shot opportunities throughout the match. The team notched 23 shots and held RMU to only eight. “We can definitely create chances,” head coach Chase Brooks … Continue reading Men’s soccer extends home win streak

Lange leads Dukes to victory with hat trick

Addison Smith | The Duquesne Duke Senior midfielder Austin Lange had plenty to write home about last week. He was named one of the Tribune-Review’s top college soccer players in the area on Aug. 26 and netted a hat trick Sunday to lead the men’s soccer team to a 4-2 victory over the St. Francis University Red Flash at Rooney Field. Lange’s first goal was … Continue reading Lange leads Dukes to victory with hat trick

Men’s soccer advances to A10 tournament

Addie Smith | The Duquesne Duke The Duquesne men’s soccer team needed a big weekend in order to qualify for the Atlantic 10 tournament and after a tie against George Mason on Friday and a 3-0 victory over Virginia Commonwealth Sunday afternoon they had it. The four points (three for a win, one for a tie) propelled the Dukes to the sixth spot in the … Continue reading Men’s soccer advances to A10 tournament

Dukes take charge in overtime thriller

Addie Smith | Sports Editor In front of a small but loud crowd, the Duquesne men’s soccer team pulled out a comeback win against the St. Bonaventure Bonnies 4-3 in overtime on Saturday night at Rooney Field. The game featured chilled winds, a slight drizzle and a goal from junior forward Austin Lange with 19 seconds remaining on the clock to force overtime. Senior forward … Continue reading Dukes take charge in overtime thriller

Dukes tie as Pantophlet transitions to soccer

Addie Smith | Sports Editor Duquesne athlete Kadeem Pantophlet took the field Wednesday for the Dukes but it wasn’t for the basketball team, and he likely won’t be taking the court again. Pantophlet, a sophomore who played forward for the basketball team, instead suited up for the soccer team, helping them to 0-0 draw against Division II Mercyhurst at Rooney Field in spring training play. … Continue reading Dukes tie as Pantophlet transitions to soccer