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A change at the top for Duquesne women’s lacrosse

Andrew Holman | Sports Editor Lisa Evans, who has spent the last seven seasons as an assistant in the program, was named the third head lacrosse coach in Duquesne history by athletic director Dave Harper on August 22. After 11 seasons as the head coach of Duquesne’s women’s lacrosse team, Mike Scerbo stepped away from coaching and accepted a job as the assistant athletic director … Continue reading A change at the top for Duquesne women’s lacrosse

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Sisters Meredith and Millie Micho bond over lacrosse

By Natalie Fiorilli  | The Duquesne Duke Everyone knows the old mantra: in sports: teammates are like family. But for sisters Meredith and Millie Micho of the Duquesne women’s lacrosse team, it’s quite literal. This season, freshman defender Millie Micho joined senior midfielder Meredith Micho on the team as well as on campus at Duquesne. Coach Mike Scerbo has enjoyed having the sisters on the … Continue reading Sisters Meredith and Millie Micho bond over lacrosse

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Duquesne lacrosse finding rhythm after rough start to non-conference season

By Andrew Holman | The Duquesne Duke Head coach Mike Scerbo scheduled a rigorous non-conference slate for the Duquesne women’s lacrosse team for one reason – preparation for Atlantic 10 play. Duquesne did battle with some of the top teams in the country earlier this year, including No. 9 Penn State and No. 12 Ohio State, escaping with a 2-5 non-conference record. Although a .286 … Continue reading Duquesne lacrosse finding rhythm after rough start to non-conference season

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Lib Lowry excelling both on, off the lacrosse pitch

By Natalie Fiorilli | The Duquesne Duke Dedication, focus and collaboration – aspects that go along with being a student athlete. For senior attack Lib Lowry of the Duquesne women’s lacrosse team, they are also the characteristics associated with being a student-teacher. While in her final semester in the Education School, Lowry is balancing field work as a full-time student teacher along with competing for … Continue reading Lib Lowry excelling both on, off the lacrosse pitch

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Scerbo reminisces on past 10 years at Duquesne

By Joseph Sykes | Sports Editor In 2005, Mike Scerbo left his former job at Ohio State University to come to Pittsburgh in order to take over as only the second-ever head coach of Duquesne lacrosse. Since then, Scerbo has made a number of lifelong connections thanks to what he calls a “wonderful blessing.” “Coming to Pittsburgh was a wonderful blessing. My life has changed … Continue reading Scerbo reminisces on past 10 years at Duquesne

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Junior Shaw has teammates to thank for recent success

By Natalie Fiorilli | The Duquesne Duke For Kaelin Shaw of the Duquesne women’s lacrosse team, the most rewarding aspect of being a student-athlete is the bond she has developed with her teammates. “Everyone’s there for you,” Shaw said. “If you’re having a bad day, they’re always there to cheer you up, and they’re right alongside of you to share your successes as well. We’re … Continue reading Junior Shaw has teammates to thank for recent success

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New Kid on the Bluff: Kaelin Shaw

Saúl Berríos-Thomas | Layout Editor The perfect lacrosse player has the right combination of skill and determination. Kaelin Shaw, a freshman midfielder, has the potential to come close to that. Her best attribute right now is her determination, although her skills are developing every facet of the game. Head coach Mike Scerbo enjoys watching her play with resolve. “She is a kid that is fun … Continue reading New Kid on the Bluff: Kaelin Shaw

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Dukes win again: Make it 10 in a row

Saúl Berríos-Thomas | Layout Editor The Duquesne women’s lacrosse game opened Atlantic 10 conference play with a victory on Rooney Field. The Dukes (11-1, 2-0) beat George Washington (5-6, 1-1) 19-12 in a game that wasn’t even close. On Sunday the Dukes picked up their first A-10 road win as they beat George Mason 21-13. The win is the Dukes’ 10th straight. The Red & … Continue reading Dukes win again: Make it 10 in a row

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Lacrosse picks up eighth straight win

Sam Fatula | Asst. A&E Editor Entering Saturday’s game against cross-town rival Robert Morris, the Duquesne women’s lacrosse team expected a hard fought bout. But after taking a quick 4-0 lead in the game’s first five minutes, the Dukes (9-1) cruised to a 10-3 lead at halftime and a 13-8 win overall to notch their eighth straight win. After the victory, head coach Mike Scerbo … Continue reading Lacrosse picks up eighth straight win

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Lacrosse improves to 8-1 on the season

Saúl Berríos-Thomas | Layout Editor Team captain Haley Marafioti said after the game that every second counts. Against Bucknell this proved to be true as the Duquesne women’s lacrosse team (8-1) bested the Bucknell Bison (0-10) on Tuesday afternoon at Rooney Field 16-5. Since the margin was so wide midway through the game, the Dukes used the second half to do different things to help … Continue reading Lacrosse improves to 8-1 on the season

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