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Mason, Joe’s losses extend lax losing streak to 6

Tristan Huyett | staff writer Duquesne lacrosse lost a pair of close games this week against Atlantic 10 Conference rivals George Mason and Saint Joseph’s. Despite battling hard in both contests, the Dukes ultimately saw their losing streak extend to six games. In Saturday afternoon’s contest against George Mason in Virginia, both teams went back and forth in finding the back of the net. The … Continue reading Mason, Joe’s losses extend lax losing streak to 6

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WLAX beats GW, earns third win in a row

by Benjamin Gottschalk | staff writer April 23, 2022 Despite trailing with less than a minute remaining, the Duquesne women’s lacrosse team used two goals in 15 seconds from Delaney Rodriguez-Shaw and Sam King in a 15-14, come-from-behind victory at George Washington on Saturday afternoon. The win was the Dukes’ third in a row and put them in range to earn a spot in the … Continue reading WLAX beats GW, earns third win in a row

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Women’s lacrosse opens up season

by Luke Henne | sports editor Feb. 17, 2022 The Duquesne women’s lacrosse team opened up its season with two games in four days this past week. The Dukes fell to crosstown rival Pitt 9-8 in an overtime contest at Highmark Stadium on Friday evening before beating Youngstown State 19-15 in their home opener at Rooney Field on Monday afternoon. Friday’s win over Duquesne was … Continue reading Women’s lacrosse opens up season

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Bradshaw thriving in new position, system

David Borne | Staff Writer April 11, 2019 With a new coaching staff in charge, junior Rilee Bradshaw wasn’t quite sure what adjustments would be made to her role on the lacrosse field. Heading into the season, first-year head coach Corrine Desrosiers shifted Bradshaw from midfielder to an attacker’s role. Through the first 12 games of the 2019 slate, it’s fair to say that the … Continue reading Bradshaw thriving in new position, system

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DU lacrosse rolls to win over SFU, improves to 3-0

Drew White | Staff Writer Feb. 28, 2019 On Wednesday afternoon, Duquesne had the chance to open its season 3-0 for the first time since 1999, and it certainly didn’t squander the opportunity to do so. The Dukes dominated Saint Francis (Pa.) from start to finish at Arthur J. Rooney Field, taking the contest 17-2. The Dukes continued their impressive play over the first month … Continue reading DU lacrosse rolls to win over SFU, improves to 3-0

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Lacrosse team trounces Longwood in Desrosiers’ debut

David Borne | Staff Writer Feb. 13, 2019 In her debut as the Duquesne women’s lacrosse coach, Corinne Desrosiers made one thing very clear. Her squad is going to play fast, they’re going to play hard and they’re not going to be outpaced by anybody. Duquesne took on Longwood on Feb. 10 at Arthur J. Rooney Field and dominated the entirety of its season opener. … Continue reading Lacrosse team trounces Longwood in Desrosiers’ debut

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Duquesne lacrosse team wins on Senior Day

Drew White | Staff Writer 04/26/2018 The Duquesne women’s lacrosse team finished its home portion of the season on a high note on April 22 as it defeated the George Washington Colonials 20-13 at Arthur J. Rooney Athletic Field. The win improved Duquesne’s record to 4-11 on the season, and 2-6 in A-10 play. After dropping the opening game of their home stand to Davidson … Continue reading Duquesne lacrosse team wins on Senior Day

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Duquesne lacrosse team falls to visiting Niagara

Drew White | Staff Writer 03/01/2018 The Duquesne lacrosse team dropped its third consecutive game of the season on Sunday, Feb. 25, falling to the Niagara Purple Eagles at home, 17-14. Duquesne jumped to an early 2-0 lead as senior Jill Vacanti and sophomore Maddie Hart were both able to find the net in the game’s first 35 seconds, but the Purple Eagles stormed back … Continue reading Duquesne lacrosse team falls to visiting Niagara

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Women’s lacrosse team kicks off season

By Adam Lindner | Sports Editor Feb. 22, 2018 On a snowy Saturday afternoon on the Bluff, the Duquesne women’s lacrosse team opened its 2017-18 regular season campaign with a close 10-9 loss versus area foe Robert Morris on Feb. 17. Knotted up at 7-7 with just under eight minutes left to play, junior midfielder Sarah Kollhoff netted two straight Duquesne goals to give the … Continue reading Women’s lacrosse team kicks off season

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Sisters Meredith and Millie Micho bond over lacrosse

By Natalie Fiorilli  | The Duquesne Duke Everyone knows the old mantra: in sports: teammates are like family. But for sisters Meredith and Millie Micho of the Duquesne women’s lacrosse team, it’s quite literal. This season, freshman defender Millie Micho joined senior midfielder Meredith Micho on the team as well as on campus at Duquesne. Coach Mike Scerbo has enjoyed having the sisters on the … Continue reading Sisters Meredith and Millie Micho bond over lacrosse

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