Red & Blue topple Alderson-Broaddus at Rooney

Rich Donahue | The Duquesne Duke A week removed from a loss in their conference home opener and at starting quarterback, the Duquesne football team entered their matchup against the Alderson-Broaddus Battlers with great uncertainty. With their season in jeopardy following quarterback Dillon Buechel’s injury a week ago against Sacred Heart, the Dukes took the field Saturday under the helms of backup Ryan Egolf. The … Continue reading Red & Blue topple Alderson-Broaddus at Rooney

Football wins home opener against Dayton

Rich Donahue | The Duquesne Duke On the heels of back-to-back losses to begin the season, the Dukes were looking for answers heading into their home opener with the Dayton Flyers. After finishing the 2013 season unbeaten at Rooney Field, the Dukes (1-2) grounded the visiting Flyers (1-1) 33-13 to keep the streak alive. The Dukes began their season on the road against the Buffalo … Continue reading Football wins home opener against Dayton

Dukes move on from the past, pick up win

Pat Higgins | Asst. Sports Editor Last week it was three defensive touchdowns in the final four minutes of the first quarter that propelled the Dukes back to .500 in a 27-14 victory that was never really close over West Liberty. This week’s heroics came much later in the contest. Locked in a tough matchup against defending NEC champion Wagner, the Dukes exploded for 24 … Continue reading Dukes move on from the past, pick up win

Dukes claim home victory over West Liberty

Pat Higgins | Asst. Sports Editor Behind a spirited effort from a defensive unit that scored 20 points before the first quarter ended, the Dukes defeated West Liberty 27-14 in their first game at Rooney Field since Aug. 31. After opening the season with a victory over Albany on the final day of August, the Red and Blue struggled to find a groove in September … Continue reading Dukes claim home victory over West Liberty