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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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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

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MBB’s Mike Hughes among national leaders in blocks

David Borne | Sports Editor It takes the perfect balance of aggression and discipline to block a shot. The defender must find a way to bring a sufficient amount of force to shutdown a shot attempt, but needs to remain calm enough to not be whistled for a foul. Duquesne’s Mike Hughes has mastered that skill. “It’s all timing to be honest,” Hughes said. ”It’s … Continue reading MBB’s Mike Hughes among national leaders in blocks

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