Men’s basketball falls to URI in final seconds of game

Pat Higgins | Sports Editor With eight seconds left in the second half of Saturday’s matchup against conference foe Rhode Island, Duquesne guard Jeremiah Jones and URI guard Jared Terrell raced after a loose ball at midcourt after Terrell missed a jumper from the left wing. With a 60-59 lead and the clock dangerously close to expiring, Jones reached to seal another Atlantic 10 victory, … Continue reading Men’s basketball falls to URI in final seconds of game

Minus Soko, hoops team eyes A-10 title

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