Duquesne set to open A-10 tourney Thursday morning against Richmond

Adam Lindner | Sports Editor March 4, 2021 Keith Dambrot, in his fourth season at the helm of the Duquesne men’s basketball program, has seemingly seen it all. He helped mold LeBron James, who’s already among basketball’s most esteemed figures ever, during the NBA legend’s formative years in Akron, Ohio. He led the Akron Zips to 305 wins, three NCAA tournaments and four NITs during … Continue reading Duquesne set to open A-10 tourney Thursday morning against Richmond

Duquesne stifles Saint Joseph’s ahead of Tuesday’s arena christening

Adam Lindner | Sports Editor Jan. 30, 2021 Marcus Weathers posted his second-straight double-double and Mike Hughes recorded 12 points to help Duquesne to a 67-50 victory over Saint Joseph’s on Saturday night at La Roche University’s Kerr Fitness Center. Duquesne (6-6, 5-5 Atlantic 10 Conference) led by as many as 25 points in the win over the hapless Hawks (1-14, 0-9 A-10), whose 50 … Continue reading Duquesne stifles Saint Joseph’s ahead of Tuesday’s arena christening

Duquesne hits 14 treys, annihilates Fordham

Adam Lindner | Sports Editor Jan. 28, 2021 Following a disappointing letdown against St. Bonaventure over the weekend, the Duquesne men’s basketball team throttled Fordham on Wednesday evening en route to its largest margin of victory ever in an Atlantic 10 road game. The Dukes (5-6, 4-5 A-10) hit a season-high 14 3-pointers and shot 50% from the floor against the Rams (1-8, 1-8), who … Continue reading Duquesne hits 14 treys, annihilates Fordham

Dukes come back, capture crucial victory behind Baker’s 19

Adam Lindner | Sports Editor Jan. 21, 2021 Keith Dambrot, now in his fourth year on The Bluff, entered this season with high expectations and a wealth of talent on his roster. Tabbed to finish fifth in a crowded Atlantic 10, Dambrot’s Dukes seemed poised to reach heights not seen at Duquesne for decades. Six conference games later, his team was reeling. Following the departures … Continue reading Dukes come back, capture crucial victory behind Baker’s 19

Duquesne basketball enters ’20-21 with momentum

Adam Lindner | Sports Editor Aug. 27, 2020 The Duquesne men’s basketball team’s 2019-20 campaign ended suddenly on March 12, only hours before the team was set to open play as the Atlantic 10 tournament’s sixth seed. The decision, made in response to the sudden outbreak of COVID-19, came swiftly that Thursday afternoon as conferences across the nation successively announced the cancellations of their championships. … Continue reading Duquesne basketball enters ’20-21 with momentum

Dukes hit the ground hot, jump to 2-0

Adam Lindner | Sports Editor 11/15/2018 Prior to Nov. 10’s season opener against William & Mary, the vast majority of observers were totally unsure of what to expect from the Duquesne men’s basketball team this season. With 11 newcomers on the team’s roster, there was certainly cause for excitement surrounding the program’s trajectory, as it’s clear that the team possesses talent — and a lot … Continue reading Dukes hit the ground hot, jump to 2-0