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Duquesne stifles Saint Joseph’s ahead of Tuesday’s arena christening

Adam Lindner | Sports Editor Jan. 30, 2021 Marcus Weathers posted his second-straight double-double and Mike Hughes recorded 12 points to help Duquesne to a 67-50 victory over Saint Joseph’s on Saturday night at La Roche University’s Kerr Fitness Center. Duquesne (6-6, 5-5 Atlantic 10 Conference) led by as many as 25 points in the win over the hapless Hawks (1-14, 0-9 A-10), whose 50 … Continue reading Duquesne stifles Saint Joseph’s ahead of Tuesday’s arena christening

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Dukes come back, capture crucial victory behind Baker’s 19

Adam Lindner | Sports Editor Jan. 21, 2021 Keith Dambrot, now in his fourth year on The Bluff, entered this season with high expectations and a wealth of talent on his roster. Tabbed to finish fifth in a crowded Atlantic 10, Dambrot’s Dukes seemed poised to reach heights not seen at Duquesne for decades. Six conference games later, his team was reeling. Following the departures … Continue reading Dukes come back, capture crucial victory behind Baker’s 19

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Highlights from Media Day: Dambrot, seniors talk shop

Adam Lindner | Sports Editor Nov. 12, 2020 Since Keith Dambrot’s hiring in the spring of 2017, Duquesne has exceeded its preseason prognostication each season. At this point, it makes sense for the team to be dismissive of the conference’s annual preseason polls. On Nov. 10, the Atlantic 10 announced its Preseason Poll for the 2020-21 season, with the Dukes slotted to finish fifth in … Continue reading Highlights from Media Day: Dambrot, seniors talk shop

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Duquesne basketball enters ’20-21 with momentum

Adam Lindner | Sports Editor Aug. 27, 2020 The Duquesne men’s basketball team’s 2019-20 campaign ended suddenly on March 12, only hours before the team was set to open play as the Atlantic 10 tournament’s sixth seed. The decision, made in response to the sudden outbreak of COVID-19, came swiftly that Thursday afternoon as conferences across the nation successively announced the cancellations of their championships. … Continue reading Duquesne basketball enters ’20-21 with momentum

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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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Dukes move to 7-0 for first time since 1979-80

Adam Lindner | Staff Writer Dec. 5, 2019 The Duquesne men’s basketball team returned to the hardwood for the first time since Nov. 24 on Wednesday evening, topping the Virginia Military Institute Keydets, 71-58, at La Roche University’s Kerr Fitness Center. Junior center Mike Hughes led the team’s efforts with 23 points — a new career high — and 11 rebounds in 34 minutes of … Continue reading Dukes move to 7-0 for first time since 1979-80

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Men’s basketball taking 3-0 record to Bahamas

Jacob Hebda | Staff Writer Nov. 21, 2019 Year three of the Keith Dambrot era is off to a promising start. After a win against Lipscomb, the Dukes stand at 3-0. It was an ugly affair, as the teams went a combined 1 for 40 on three-pointers. Nevertheless, Dambrot’s team pulled away in the second half for a comfortable 58-36 victory. Marcus Weathers was arguably … Continue reading Men’s basketball taking 3-0 record to Bahamas

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Duquesne MBB on track to take the next step

Adam Lindner | Staff Writer Nov. 14, 2019 During the 2016-17 college basketball season — my freshman year at Duquesne — the men’s basketball program was in shambles, save for the play of talented freshmen Mike Lewis II and Isiaha Mike. The Dukes would begin that season with an exhibition loss to Division II opponent Mansfield and finish with a 10-22 record, paired with a … Continue reading Duquesne MBB on track to take the next step

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Dukes fall to La Salle, 73-72, in Philadelphia nail-biter

Adam Lindner | Sports Editor Feb. 13, 2019 Coming off of a 74-66 come-from-behind victory over Fordham Feb. 10, the Duquesne men’s basketball team fell to the streaking La Salle Explorers on Feb. 13 in Philadelphia, 73-72. La Salle (8-15, 6-5), winners of five of its last six games, escaped with the victory after graduate guard Pookie Powell scored on a driving layup with five … Continue reading Dukes fall to La Salle, 73-72, in Philadelphia nail-biter

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Panthers thrash Dukes in City Game, 74-53

Jacob Hebda | Staff Writer 12/06/2018 For the second consecutive year, Duquesne entered the City Game with high expectations, only to be stifled by Pitt, 74-53. It was a competitive matchup, though Pitt eventually pulled away to grab the 21-point win at PPG Paints Arena on Friday, Nov. 30. This most recent edition of the Dukes’ annual rivalry game against the Panthers was not one … Continue reading Panthers thrash Dukes in City Game, 74-53

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