By Natalie Fiorilli | The Duquesne Duke In their first game of the season, the men’s basketball nearly broke 100 points against Seton Hill Friday night at the A.J. Palumbo Center before locking down their first win of the season by a final score of 96-71, showing off their offensive prowess. Three players led the way with 15 points each: junior center Darius Lewis, senior … Continue reading RECAP: Duquesne tops Seton Hill in opener 96-71
By Andrew Holman | The Duquesne Duke The Dukes opened up their 2015-16 men’s basketball season on their home court hoping to delight their home fans with an impressive performance against Division II-opponent Seton Hill. Duquesne got off to a nice start – at least the scoreboard thought so, showing the Dukes running out to a 20-4 lead. However, the scoreboard didn’t tell the whole … Continue reading COLUMN: Despite slow start, Dukes get it done against Seton Hill
By Julian Routh | Editor-In-Chief With every first dribble, every first play and every first basket of every new season for the Duquesne men’s basketball team, there’s usually an overwhelming sense of optimism in the air. But that optimism is usually replaced with sadness, cynicism and unfiltered anguish by the time the calendar turns to February. It’s no one’s fault; blame it on the Atlantic … Continue reading Dukes hoping pieces finally fall in place
Pat Higgins | Sports Editor After securing the program’s first win at the Atlantic 10 Championship since 2009 on Wednesday night over St. Louis, the men’s basketball team fell to George Washington 73-55 in the second round of the conference championship on Thursday night at the Barclays Center. Coach Jim Ferry said he was proud of his team for the “resilient” effort they’ve given all … Continue reading Men’s team falls to GW in second round of A-10’s
Pat Higgins | Sports Editor After notching their second consecutive win of the season and fourth straight victory at home, the Dukes are clicking on all cylinders at the right time of the season. With an inexperienced team, the Dukes struggled through the early portion of the Atlantic 10 schedule. But after dropping six straight conference games in just 18 days in January, the Red … Continue reading Red & Blue clicking before conference tournament
Saúl Berríos-Thomas | Layout Editor The Duquesne men’s basketball team put forth a dominant effort at home on Wednesday night. They overwhelmed the Saint Louis Billikens en route to a 79-66 win. The Dukes now stand at 10-16, 5-10 in the Atlantic 10, with three games left in the conference schedule. The Billikens fall to 11-17, 3-12 in the A-10. Head coach Jim Ferry was … Continue reading Dukes down Billikens at home 79-66
Saúl Berríos-Thomas | Layout Editor The Dukes pulled off a colossal upset on Saturday afternon at the Consol Energy Center by defeating the second-best team in the Atlantic 10, the Dayton Flyers, 83-73. The Dukes improved to 9-16 and 4-10 in the A-10, while Dayton dropped to 20-6 and 10-4 in the A-10. Head coach Jim Ferry was excited about the win. “I think that … Continue reading Dukes upset Dayton at Consol
Saúl Berríos-Thomas | Layout Editor The Duquesne men’s basketball team came out aggressive Wednesday night and secured a win against the George Washington Colonials. The Dukes won by a score of 78-62 and improved to 8-14, 3-8 in the Atlantic 10. The Colonials dropped to 17-7 (7-4 A-10). Dukes Coach Jim Ferry felt this was an important game for his team’s season. “I thought this … Continue reading ‘Everybody did their part’ as Dukes pound GW at Palumbo Center
Pat Higgins | Sports Editor Coach Jim Ferry called it “somewhat of a rock fight in the first half,” but the men’s basketball team made enough plays in all facets of the game to notch its second conference win of the season over the visiting George Mason Patriots. The Dukes held the Patriots to 13.8 percent (4-of-29) from the field in the first half and … Continue reading Dukes pick up a win and a streak of confidence
Pat Higgins | Sports Editor After Saturday’s loss to Virginia Commonwealth University at the Consol Energy Center, Coach Jim Ferry was naturally disappointed with the result of the game. The Dukes, after all, rallied from a 14-point halftime deficit and were within one basket of tying the game, with possession of the ball and 2:26 left on the clock. Down 64-62 against the No. 17 … Continue reading Dukes can compete, must execute to win
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