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MBB prospers under pressure in third straight win

Rebecca Jozwiak & Will Stover | multimedia editor & staff writer Tarence Guinyard’s season-high 27 points helped Duquesne University soar to an 88-86 victory against A10 conference foe George Washington University on Saturday at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. The opening minutes of the game set the tone for a physical, competitive first half — George Washington jumped out to an early 8-4 advantage behind a Christian … Continue reading MBB prospers under pressure in third straight win

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Dukes comeback falls short against Saint Louis

Will Stover | staff writer In a game that swung back and forth with intensity befitting a top-25 matchup, the Duquesne Dukes nearly toppled No. 24 Saint Louis on Tuesday night, eventually falling 81-77 at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. Behind a career-night from Jimmie Williams and a late surge that brought the home crowd to its feet, Duquesne came within inches of delivering a ranked victory … Continue reading Dukes comeback falls short against Saint Louis

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26 people charged in college basketball point-shaving scheme

Noah Fries | staff writer Federal prosecutors charged 26 people, including former and current college basketball players, for involvement in multiple point-shaving schemes, authorities announced on Jan. 15. U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania David Metcalf said in a news conference that the scheme stretched across 17 Division I men’s basketball programs and involved 39 players. He alleged that the defendants fixed or … Continue reading 26 people charged in college basketball point-shaving scheme

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Meet the fresh faces in Duquesne’s starting five

Will Stover & Ben Deihl | staff writer & sports editor Names like Dick Ricketts, Si Green and Chuck Cooper were trailblazers for both Duquesne and the NBA. Now, three new faces and two stellar seniors in Duquesne’s starting five hope to make their own mark in the history books. John Hugley IV, Forward, 6 foot 10 inchesHometown: Cleveland, Ohio Forward John Hugley IV is … Continue reading Meet the fresh faces in Duquesne’s starting five

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Spears, Ayers III enter transfer portal

by Luke Henne | sports editor April 23, 2022 A Duquesne men’s basketball program trying to find some form of semblance recently lost two more players to the transfer portal. George Michalowski of Pittsburgh Sports Now reported on Monday that Primo Spears will transfer after one season at Duquesne. Two days later, Michalowski reported that Leon Ayers III will also leave the program following one … Continue reading Spears, Ayers III enter transfer portal

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MBB’s losing streak extended to eight

by Luke Henne | sports editor Feb. 10, 2022 Following the Duquesne men’s basketball team’s 17-point home loss against Richmond on Feb. 1, Head Coach Keith Dambrot was very candid in his thoughts. “I thought we were better than this,” Dambrot said after the defeat. “Honestly, I really did.” In the two games since that loss, which was the Dukes’ third loss by 15-plus points … Continue reading MBB’s losing streak extended to eight

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Season-opening victory for Duquesne men’s basketball

Luke Henne | sports editor Nov. 11, 2021 Behind 14 points, a team-high-tying six rebounds and a team-high three blocks from newcomer Tre Williams, the Duquesne men’s basketball defeated Rider University, 73-61, in its season opener at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse Tuesday evening. The win, which saw Duquesne  in it’s all-time record in season openers to 88-18, helped the Dukes officially reopen the fieldhouse. It was … Continue reading Season-opening victory for Duquesne men’s basketball

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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

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Duquesne hoops team drops key game at La Salle

Luke Henne | Asst. Sports Editor Feb. 25, 2021 Sloppy and careless play — headlined by a season-high-tying 17 turnovers and a Michael Hughes second-half ejection — were detrimental to Duquesne in an 85-65 loss to La Salle at Tom Gola Arena in Philadelphia on Wednesday night. One would imagine it would take a lot to frustrate Duquesne Head Coach Keith Dambrot, who is currently … Continue reading Duquesne hoops team drops key game at La Salle

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Dukes christen new Fieldhouse with home victory

Adam Lindner | Sports Editor Feb. 4, 2021 Duquesne waited a long time for this day to come. Of course, construction began on the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse — Duquesne University’s gleaming new arena — in March 2019. The school’s basketball and volleyball teams went without a home venue for the entirety of the 2019-20 school year, hosting “home” games at nearby locales including PPG Paints … Continue reading Dukes christen new Fieldhouse with home victory

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