Jacob Hebda | Staff Writer Nov. 14, 2019 Way back in early February of 2018, 3,411 fans packed the A.J. Palumbo Center to cheer on the Dukes as they faced St. Bonaventure. That attendance total crushed the previous high for that season, 2,543. In his postgame interview, first-year coach Keith Dambrot remarked, “They [the fans] might as well come to the game. They’re going to … Continue reading Dambrot era providing hope for MBB fans
Jacob Hebda | Staff Writer 02/08/2018 Feb. 2, the day before Duquesne’s home matchup with St. Bonaventure’s, men’s basketball head coach Keith Dambrot told reporters that he was expecting “a big crowd” for the Annual Red Out Game. Well, he got just that. 3,411 fans, a season high, watched Duquesne fall just short against the visiting Bonnies, 84-81. “Great crowd, terrific. If we get that … Continue reading Boost given to MBB by heavy turnout not enough vs. SBU
As contenders remain, others scramble to supplement their rosters with talent necessary to compete with league’s top dogs Adam Lindner | Sports Editor 10/19/2017 With the dawn of a new NBA season upon us, it’s finally time to sit back, reflect on an anarchical offseason that saw numerous top players join new franchises, and prepare to see the league’s stars back-in-action for the first time … Continue reading 2017-18 NBA Preview
By Andrew Holman | Sports Editor 39 minutes, 58.4 seconds. That is the exact amount of time in which Duquesne was tied or in front. 1.6 seconds. That is all the time that the Saint Louis Billikens needed to deliver a 72-71 blow to the jaw upon their opposition, and to advance to the second round of the Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Championship at PPG … Continue reading Inability to finish games costs Duquesne its season
By Adam Lindner | Staff Writer After a listless beginning to Wednesday’s contest against the Saint Francis Red Flash, the Duquesne Dukes benefitted from career highs from both Rene Castro and Tarin Smith as they came back to defeat their in-state rival. Castro and Smith combined for 49 of the Dukes’ 89 points, and freshman Isiaha Mike chipped in with 16 of his own. Castro, … Continue reading Castro, Smith lead Dukes to win over rival Red Flash
By Adam Lindner | Staff Writer Starting four players that didn’t suit up for the Dukes last year, Coach Jim Ferry’s squad turned over a new leaf on Friday night with a season opening 65-60 win over Loyola (Md.) at the A.J. Palumbo Center. Starting guards Tarin Smith, Emile Blackman and Mike Lewis II all made their first regular season appearances in a Duquesne uniform … Continue reading Newcomers show promise in win over Loyola (MD)
By Adam Lindner | Staff Writer After sitting out last year, Duquesne guard Tarin Smith is finally ready to reap the benefits of all of the hard work he’s put in over the past year at Duquesne since transferring in from Nebraska. Originally from Ocean Township, N.J. and a product of the nationally-renowned hoops academy St. Anthony High School, Smith committed to Nebraska in 2014 … Continue reading Smith aims to revitalize his career at Duquesne
By Adam Lindner | Staff Writer With the college basketball season set to begin this week, campuses around the nation are buzzing with excitement as their teams are set to embark on a brand new slate of games. Things are no different here on The Bluff as the Dukes take on Loyola (MD) on Friday night at the Palumbo Center. This year’s team is surrounded … Continue reading Dukes MBB searches for identity with brand new cast
By Andrew Holman | The Duquesne Duke The Dukes rolled to a 6-1 start to begin the season and it seemed everyone was drinking the Duquesne basketball Kool-Aid. The hype around the City Game was at an all-time high since the beginning of the Coach Jim Ferry era. This was finally going to be the game where Duquesne ended Pitt’s 14-game win streak. Not so … Continue reading Hope is not lost for Dukes after disappointing loss to Pitt
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