Ben Deihl | sports editor Down by 30 late in the first half, Duquesne looked deflated. UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse was silent. The Dukes trailed 42-12 with six minutes remaining in the first half on Saturday afternoon, with the Richmond Spiders starting 8-11 from 3-point range. The game seemed like it was over, and the Dukes were ending their season on a sour note. But a … Continue reading Dukes roll to A10 tourney after historic comeback
Evan Rossman & Ben Deihl | staff writer & sports editor The Duquesne Dukes five-game win streak finally came to an end following a 66-78 loss at UD Arena on Saturday afternoon, followed up with a devastating 67-56 home loss to Davidson. This marks the second time the Dukes have fallen to the Flyers this season, also falling to the Flyers at home on Jan. … Continue reading Consecutive losses snap Dukes’ win streak
Evan Rossman & Ben Deihl & Jack Morgan | staff writer & sports editor &staff writer Tarence Guinyard’s last-second heroics saved Duquesne from a La Salle upset bid at home as the Dukes squeaked out a 62-61 victory at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse on Wednesday, adding to their win streak after beating St. Bonaventure 78-73 on Saturday. Duquesne started the game hot, opening with a 9-0 … Continue reading Last-minute heroics extend Dukes’ streak to five
Evan Rossman & Leo Martinez-Valerio |staff writers The Duquesne Dukes men’s basketball team improved to 4-5 in conference play with a convincing 76-61 win over the Rhode Island Rams at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse on Sunday afternoon. This victory marks the Dukes’ first win at home since conference play began, snapping a four-game slide on their home court. “I hope [the win] excites people,” Head Coach … Continue reading Duquesne inching up A10 standings with key win
Ben Deihl | sports editor Being on the bench is often seen as negative. It can be a frustrating position to be put in. Being forced to sit out of playing the game you love is nothing short of disappointing. But junior guard Seamus McDermott isn’t disappointed in his spot on Duquesne’s men’s basketball team — he embraces the position and wants to help his … Continue reading Benched: it’s a blessing, not a curse
Raymond Arke | Editor-in-Chief 10/23/18 Duquesne University, donors and public officials celebrated the announcement of the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, set to replace the existing A.J. Palumbo Center, at a special event on Oct. 23. The extensive renovations of the arena will begin in March 2019. The new Fieldhouse will feature a radically different and modernized facade, new concession and team shop areas, premium seating options, … Continue reading Duquesne announces “transformation” of Palumbo Center into the new UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse
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