Clark’s FG seals Duquesne win in season finale

Rowan DuBois | staff writer Duquesne’s tumultuous season ended on a high against Robert Morris as kicker Matt Clark thumped a 33-yard game-winning field goal that gave Duquesne a 20-17 win over the Colonials on Nov. 22. The Dukes went into the day with high hopes, needing a victory over RMU and a Central Connecticut State loss to Mercyhurst in order to advance to the … Continue reading Clark’s FG seals Duquesne win in season finale

Dukes earn first shutout in 37-0 stomping

Rowan DuBois | staff writer Duquesne dominated both sides of the ball in an emphatic 37-0 victory over Mercyhurst on Saturday, its fourth win in a row. The Dukes are now 3-0 in NEC play for the third consecutive year, moving to 5-3 overall. Mercyhurst fell to 3-5 (2-1 NEC), taking their first loss at home to Duquesne. “This was a big game,” Duquesne Head … Continue reading Dukes earn first shutout in 37-0 stomping

Dukes’ historic homecoming ends with 52-7 rout

Rowan DuBois | staff writer Duquesne football used a magical first half to rout Saint Francis 52-7 in front of a raucous homecoming crowd at Rooney Field on Saturday. The Dukes finished their three-game homestand undefeated with the family weekend win. The victory moved Duquesne to 4-3 (2-0 NEC), while St. Francis remains winless, falling to 0-6 (0-2). In their last three games, the Dukes … Continue reading Dukes’ historic homecoming ends with 52-7 rout

Duquesne announces Dausey as new provost

Raymond Arke | News Editor As Duquesne plans for their new era laid out in the strategic plan, the campus welcomed a new face to the role of provost and vice president of academic affairs. In a surprise ceremony on Feb. 1, President Ken Gormley announced the end to a five-month search by introducing David Dausey to the Duquesne community. Dausey, the provost and executive … Continue reading Duquesne announces Dausey as new provost