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Dukes lose close one to Long Island on homecoming

Ben Deihl | staff writer Despite a sold-out crowd and one of the most electric atmospheres on Duquesne University’s campus, the Dukes dropped their homecoming game to Long Island University 17-14 Saturday afternoon. It’s the first time Duquesne has lost a home conference opener since 2018 and the first time losing the homecoming game since 2022. With the loss, Duquesne fell to 1-4 and started … Continue reading Dukes lose close one to Long Island on homecoming

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Dukes continue free fall in 29-11 loss at Long Island

Rowan DuBois | staff writer Duquesne’s offensive struggles continued in its second consecutive loss on Saturday, falling to Long Island 29-11. “Not a good day for the Dukes,” Duquesne Head Coach Jerry Schmitt said. “A lot of mistakes, technical mistakes that could have kept us in that football game. We did a lot of good things, but [there were] too many things that we let … Continue reading Dukes continue free fall in 29-11 loss at Long Island

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Football blows out LIU at homecoming

Jack Morgan | staff writer | After Duquesne football’s 47-21 homecoming win over the LIU Sharks at Rooney Field on Saturday afternoon, Duquesne Head Coach Jerry Schmitt began his postgame press conference with a few satisfied remarks. “I love winning on homecoming,” he said, “I love winning on Rooney, and I love winning with the Dukes.” Duquesne did not just win, it dominated the Sharks. … Continue reading Football blows out LIU at homecoming

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Football beats NEC newcomer LIU in conference opener

James Leo | Staff Writer Oct. 10, 2019 Picked as the preseason favorites to win the NEC, the Duquesne football team (3-2, 1-0) opened up conference play with a strong win over Long Island. If Duquesne finishes atop the NEC (they are currently tied for first), they could earn a spot in the FCS Playoffs. Since joining the NEC in 2008, Duquesne has won the … Continue reading Football beats NEC newcomer LIU in conference opener

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