Five takeaways from Duquesne’s basketball schedule

Adam Lindner | Sports Editor Sept. 13, 2018 The Atlantic 10 released its men’s basketball schedule on Sept. 5, effectively completing Duquesne’s 2018-19 slate (barring select game times that have yet to be announced). Now, Dukes hoops fans are able to view their team’s 31-game schedule in its entirety, beginning on Nov. 10 versus William & Mary, and ending March 9 against Dayton. The team’s … Continue reading Five takeaways from Duquesne’s basketball schedule

The Duquesne DukeSeptember 13, 2018

Men's Basketball, Sports

A-10 announces MBB schedules

Adam Lindner | Sports Editor Sept. 6, 2018 On Wed., Sept. 5, the Atlantic 10 released its 2018-19 men’s basketball schedule, finalizing each remaining date on Duquesne’s men’s basketball schedule. The Dukes, who will be televised nationally four times during conference play, begin A-10 play at 2018 NCAA participant Davidson on Jan. 5 (6 p.m., NBCSN). Keith Dambrot’s team will return home to the Palumbo … Continue reading A-10 announces MBB schedules

The Duquesne DukeSeptember 6, 2018

Columns, Men's Basketball, Sports

A Tale of Two Pittsburgh Basketball Programs

Jacob Hebda | Staff Writer 03/22/2018 “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of … Continue reading A Tale of Two Pittsburgh Basketball Programs

The Duquesne DukeMarch 22, 2018

Men's Basketball, Sports

Dukes fall to Davidson, drop sixth straight

Adam Lindner | Sports Editor 02/24/2018 Davidson, the Atlantic 10’s southernmost program, made the trek to Pittsburgh to face Duquesne — losers of its past five games prior to Saturday’s contest — in the Chuck Cooper Classic and left victorious, beating the Dukes 71-60 behind a 30-point effort from freshman guard Kellan Grady. Sophomore guard Mike Lewis II led the Dukes with 15 points on … Continue reading Dukes fall to Davidson, drop sixth straight

The Duquesne DukeFebruary 24, 2018

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2016-17 Duke Awards

The Duke recognizes remarkable players, coaches and teams for their successes over the past year. By Adam Lindner | Asst. Sports Editor The 2016-17 academic year is quickly drawing to a close, but not before we take one last look back on Duquesne athletics’ brightest performers over the past nine months. Conference Champions: Football (shared NEC title with Saint Francis University) Conference Runners-Up: Men’s Cross … Continue reading 2016-17 Duke Awards

The Duquesne DukeApril 27, 2017Leave a comment

Sports

Athletics continues to alter identity, reaches deal with Nike

By David Borne | Staff Writer Duquesne Athletic programs will sport a bit of a new look next season. Last week, athletic director Dave Harper announced the university’s new seven-year partnership with Nike. While there had been plenty of speculation about a change, nothing was made official until the announcement. The university was previously sponsored by adidas. The partnership with the European manufacturer began in … Continue reading Athletics continues to alter identity, reaches deal with Nike

The Duquesne DukeApril 27, 2017Leave a comment

Men's Basketball, Sports

Beginning of Dambrot era spawns high roster turnover

By Adam Lindner | Asst. Sports Editor It’s the dawn of a new day for Duquesne basketball, and as expected, there’s been tremendous roster movement since Keith Dambrot was appointed as Duquesne’s new head basketball coach last month. The fragment of a roster that stands today barely resembles the one that the Red & Blue ended the season with, which leaves the team both excited … Continue reading Beginning of Dambrot era spawns high roster turnover

The Duquesne DukeApril 20, 20173 Comments

Men's Basketball, Sports

Dambrot hire means tourney drought is coming to a close

By Andrew Holman | Sports Editor The Duquesne men’s basketball coaching search served as a metaphor for the last 40 years of the program — a complete trainwreck. The names of King Rice (Monmouth), Dane Fife (Michigan State) and James Whitford (Ball State) were all rumored to be in advanced talks with Duquesne to take over the program. All three of those discussions fell through. … Continue reading Dambrot hire means tourney drought is coming to a close

The Duquesne DukeMarch 30, 2017Leave a comment

Men's Basketball, Sports

Inability to finish games costs Duquesne its season

By Andrew Holman | Sports Editor 39 minutes, 58.4 seconds. That is the exact amount of time in which Duquesne was tied or in front. 1.6 seconds. That is all the time that the Saint Louis Billikens needed to deliver a 72-71 blow to the jaw upon their opposition, and to advance to the second round of the Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Championship at PPG … Continue reading Inability to finish games costs Duquesne its season

The Duquesne DukeMarch 9, 2017Leave a comment

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Lewis II powers Duquesne past UMass with 31 points

By Adam Lindner | Asst. Sports Editor A promising outing from freshmen Mike Lewis II and Isiaha Mike, who combined for a monstrous 54 points, provided Duquesne with a much-needed victory to end an agonizing eight-game losing streak. Mike Lewis II had a career-high 31 points, the second-most ever for a Duquesne freshman, and the Red & Blue won their first game since a Jan. … Continue reading Lewis II powers Duquesne past UMass with 31 points

The Duquesne DukeFebruary 16, 2017Leave a comment