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Women’s soccer earns first draw, slams YSU 4-0

Hannah Davis | staff writer Duquesne women’s soccer split their last two games before conference play opens, beating Youngstown State 4-0 before earning a gritty 2-2 tie against Eastern Kentucky. The two games close out Duquesne’s non-conference schedule, putting the Dukes at a 5-2-1 record. Senior Maya Matesa once again stole the show for the Dukes, drilling two goals against the Penguins. Her scores came … Continue reading Women’s soccer earns first draw, slams YSU 4-0

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Women’s soccer, Matesa keep scoring big

Leo Martinez-Valerio | staff writer The Duquesne women’s soccer team beat visiting Cleveland State 4-1 on Thursday, boosting the Dukes’ record to 4-1. The win gave Duquesne a much-needed confidence boost after a tough 3-0 loss at West Virginia on Aug. 28. The match’s first goal came quickly, when in the 11th minute, a shot bounced off Cleveland State’s keeper Hayleigh Lewis and was put … Continue reading Women’s soccer, Matesa keep scoring big

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Soccer players playing on the field. Redshirt junior Jaxon Ervin dribbles the ball down Rooney Field. Ervin, who turned 22 on game day, scored in the 3-0 victory.
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Dukes stifle Griffins 3-0, tie Robert Morris

Ben Deihl | sports editor Duquesne Men’s Soccer just completed an exhilarating start to their season, bottling up Seton Hill 3-0 before earning a gritty 2-2 draw against Robert Morris. The Dukes impressed the orientation crowd with a complete shutdown of Seton Hill in their first game of the season, limiting them to just three total shots, compared to Duquesne’s 24. Eight of those shots … Continue reading Dukes stifle Griffins 3-0, tie Robert Morris

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VCU rams WSOC as playoff hopes dwindle

Naomi Girson | staff writer | The Duquesne women’s soccer team suffered a 2-1 loss against VCU in Richmond on Thursday. Unable to get a run of good results going, it is now 3-5-0 in the Atlantic 10 Conference and 9-6-0 on the overall season. With two games to go, the Dukes are now on the outside looking in at the A-10 playoffs. Duquesne came … Continue reading VCU rams WSOC as playoff hopes dwindle

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Hopfer, men upset No. 13 GMU

Rowan DuBois | staff writer | Maxi Hopfer’s last-minute goal completed a second-half comeback for Duquesne men’s soccer, who stunned No. 13 George Mason in an Atlantic 10 Conference matchup on Saturday night in Fairfax, Virginia. The win is the Dukes’ second-ever program victory over a ranked opponent, the first since a 2018 win over No. 23 Rhode Island, and improves their A-10 record to … Continue reading Hopfer, men upset No. 13 GMU

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Women back in win column

Rowan DuBois| staff writer | Duquesne women’s soccer ended its three-match losing skid on Saturday in Philadelphia, taking down Atlantic 10 Conference opponent La Salle 1-0 off the back of a Hailey Longwell header in the 53rd minute. The win comes after a 5-0 loss to Saint Louis, and improves the Dukes’ A-10 record to 3-4 (9-5 overall). Meanwhile, La Salle falls to 2-2-3 (7-3-5) … Continue reading Women back in win column

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Women shellshocked by Fordham, SLU

Michael O’Grady | sports editor | After seven games, everything was going well for Duquesne women’s soccer. It was 6-1, a perfect five-for-five at Rooney Field and its only defeat a one-goal loss to No. 7 Pitt. Brianna Moore and Margey Brown were taking turns filling out the scoresheet at a videogame pace. The start of the Atlantic 10 Conference schedule on Sept. 19 changed … Continue reading Women shellshocked by Fordham, SLU

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Men clip Saint Joe’s in alumni’s presence

Tristan Huyett | staff writer Duquesne men’s soccer defeated Atlantic 10 Conference counterpart Saint Joseph’s on Saturday at Rooney Field in a game that was not nearly as close as the 2-1 final score might suggest. The Dukes were led by second half goals by forwards Maxi Hopfer and Jack Rhead, as well as a strong teamwide defensive effort that only allowed three shots on … Continue reading Men clip Saint Joe’s in alumni’s presence

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WSOC home win streak comes to an end

Nicholas Fernbaugh | staff writer Duquesne women’s soccer played two straight matches on home turf last week, as they first defeated Rhode Island on Thursday night, 1-0, and then lost to Dayton, 2-1, on Sunday afternoon. Duquesne was looking to extend their five-game winning streak at Rooney Field to six when they took the field against Rhode Island. “I mean, our entire saying this season … Continue reading WSOC home win streak comes to an end

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Arlene Gonzalez | Staff Photographer | Freshman midfielder Bendix Bennetzen recorded his second assist Tuesday against Mount St. Mary’s.
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Hopfer’s late winner secures two-win week

Tristan Huyett | staff writer Following a stunning loss to Robert Morris that ended their unbeaten start, the Duquesne men’s soccer team got back on track this week, picking up wins over George Washington and Mount Saint Mary’s in large part from Maxi Hopfer’s two game-winning goals. The Dukes defeated GW 1-0 on Saturday in Washington in their first Atlantic 10 Conference match, on the … Continue reading Hopfer’s late winner secures two-win week

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