WBB bests Richmond, snaps losing streak

by Spencer Thomas | staff writer Feb. 17, 2022 Offenses exploded Wednesday evening at the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, as the Duquesne women’s basketball team bested Richmond 80-68 to earn its 10th win of the season.  The 80 points were a season-high mark for the Dukes.  The game’s first four minutes were run at a hectic pace, with both teams combining to average just 15 seconds … Continue reading WBB bests Richmond, snaps losing streak

Hamilton: “I can always be there for them”

by Jillian Decker | staff writer Feb. 17, 2022 Kindness. When people hear that word, it typically resonates positive thoughts. For the Duquesne women’s basketball team, kindness is something that is emblematic of the team environment.  Perhaps no one resembles kindness quite like third-year player Amaya Hamilton, who relishes in the opportunity to be kind. “It means a lot to me. I don’t ever want … Continue reading Hamilton: “I can always be there for them”

WBB defeated by GW in offensive struggle

by Brentaro Yamane | layout editor Feb. 10, 2022 One obstacle that the Duquesne’s women’s basketball team has continued to try to overcome is maintaining a lead. Going into Wednesday night’s game against George Washington, the Dukes had lost seven games by two possessions or fewer.  Desperate for an Atlantic 10 Conference victory, the Colonials (who entered the game 0-8 in conference play) battled until … Continue reading WBB defeated by GW in offensive struggle

Duquesne WBB unveils non-conference schedule

David Borne | Sports Editor Sept. 12, 2019 Duquesne women’s basketball announced its 2019 non-conference schedule on Sept. 5. The Dukes will be playing a total of 13 games before getting into Atlantic 10 play. Eight of those games will be on the road, with the rest coming at three different venues in the Pittsburgh area. With the on-going renovations of the UPMC Chuck Cooper … Continue reading Duquesne WBB unveils non-conference schedule

Duquesne women’s team falls to Saint Louis

David Borne | Staff Writer Feb. 13, 2019 Following most losses this season, Dan Burt has given the same message: His team did not play physically enough to win the ball game. His opening statement Wednesday afternoon following his team’s 67-63 loss against Saint Louis echoed those that same sentiment. “The game was lost with our lack of physicality, our lack of energy and what … Continue reading Duquesne women’s team falls to Saint Louis