Duquesne Tennis’ Julianne Herman dominating during freshman year

By Bryanna McDermott | The Duquesne Duke At four years old, Julianne Herman watched her older brother play tennis in their hometown of Philadelphia, dreaming of beating him one day. Now, as a four-time Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week winner, Herman’s chances of beating her big brother have improved a lot. Herman’s four A-10 ROW honors are second-most in the program’s history, right behind … Continue reading Duquesne Tennis’ Julianne Herman dominating during freshman year

The Duquesne DukeApril 7, 2016Leave a comment

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Women’s tennis tops CMU, men’s side falls to 4-4

The Duquesne women’s tennis team extended its impressive start to 7-1 by defeating nearby Carnegie Mellon 4-3 last Friday evening, while the men’s side suffered a 6-1 loss to Binghamton, putting them back at the .500 mark (4-4). The women’s team has now won four consecutive matches and is led by a pair of outstanding underclassmen, sophomore Kylie Isaacs and freshman Julianne Herman. “I think … Continue reading Women’s tennis tops CMU, men’s side falls to 4-4

The Duquesne DukeFebruary 25, 2016Leave a comment

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More than love on the court: women go for gold

Rich Donahue | The Duquesne Duke The Duquesne women’s tennis team is getting ready to end its season on a strong note as the Atlantic-10 Championship approaches. The Dukes are currently 7-9 on the season and 3-3 in conference play heading into the last match of the season. Head coach Joe Camillo stated that he is really excited about the team’s progress through the season … Continue reading More than love on the court: women go for gold

The Duquesne DukeApril 10, 2013Leave a comment

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Acing it: men’s tennis looking for A-10 crown

All photos used for tennis cards are from the athletic department Joey Sykes | The Duquesne Duke With only two meets left, the Duquesne men’s tennis team looks to end its impressive 2012-2013 season in style before competing in the Atlantic-10 Championships later this month. The team, led by head coach Joe Camillo, has been practically unstoppable this year. The Dukes are 11-4 overall with … Continue reading Acing it: men’s tennis looking for A-10 crown

The Duquesne DukeApril 3, 2013Leave a comment

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The Art of: A Tennis Serve

Fred Blauth | Photo Editor Tennis, the famous sport with roots in Birmingham, England in the 19th century, is loved by many, including myself. My love of the game urged me to team up Megan O’Sullivan, an England-native and senior Duquesne tennis player to teach me how to give a proper serve. We planned to practice on the roller hockey rink outside of Towers but … Continue reading The Art of: A Tennis Serve

The Duquesne DukeFebruary 28, 2013Leave a comment