Women’s volleyball remains on roll

Eric Purnell | The Duquesne Duke Sept. 29 was the last time the Duquesne women’s volleyball team lost, and even more impressively, the last time the team lost more than one set in a match. The Dukes began the month 5-0 heading into Friday night’s match against George Washington and had no plans of wavering – they defeated the Colonials 3-0. Just minutes into the … Continue reading Women’s volleyball remains on roll

After tough weekend, Dukes come out on top

Rich Donahue | The Duquesne Duke The Duquesne women’s volleyball team managed to eke out a 3-0 win over West Virginia University in a non-conference matchup Tuesday evening.  The Dukes won each set of the tight contest over the previously undefeated Mountaineers 25-18, 25-20, and 27-25.  The win brings the Red and Blue back up to .500 for the season at 5-5.  Coach Steve Opperman … Continue reading After tough weekend, Dukes come out on top

Dukes top Xavier for first time in 10 years

Eric Purnell | for The Duquesne Duke  It took five sets and almost three hours, but for the first time in ten years the Duquesne women’s volleyball team defeated Xavier 3-2 Saturday morning.  After opening up their season last weekend at the Hyatt Place International and losing their first two games (to IPFW and Connecticut), the Dukes were able to bounce back and win their … Continue reading Dukes top Xavier for first time in 10 years