Robinson is ready to lead a young team

Sam Fatula | Arts & Entertainment Editor With the presence of the dynamic duo famously known as “The Wo-Show” last season, it was easy to overlook the rest of the talent on the Duquesne women’s basketball team. The reliance on Wumi Agunbiade and Orsi Szecsi continuously made the squad an annual conference threat, while role players contributed to the cause. Now that Agunbiade, Szesci and … Continue reading Robinson is ready to lead a young team

Women’s basketball must find stride in 2014

Addison Smith | Sports Editor Once again, the Duquesne women’s basketball has to endure lofty expectations. However, this time they’re doing so under a new coach, new teammates and new conference foes. The Dukes were picked to finish third overall in the Atlantic 10 in the preseason ranking while senior forwards Wumi Agunbiade and Orsi Szecsi were named to the preseason first and second teams, … Continue reading Women’s basketball must find stride in 2014

BREAKING: McConnell-Serio leaves Duquesne for Pitt program

Breaking news Pat Higgins and Addie Smith | The Duquesne Duke After a week of speculation and rumors, the University of Pittsburgh has officially signed Suzie McConnell-Serio to a six-year contract to take over as the head coaching position following firing Agnus Berenato on April 1. The move comes on the heels of McConnell-Serio’s most successful year in her six-year tenure at Duquesne. Despite previously … Continue reading BREAKING: McConnell-Serio leaves Duquesne for Pitt program

Ferry, McConnell-Serio plan to stay

Addie Smith, Wes Crosby and Pat Higgins | The Duquesne Duke Duquesne University basketball head coaches Jim Ferry and Suzie McConnell-Serio said Tuesday that they had not been contacted by other schools and are not planning to leave, despite speculation about their futures on the Bluff. Ferry said Internet reports linking him to an open job at Hofstra University are not true and he denied … Continue reading Ferry, McConnell-Serio plan to stay