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2021-22 Duke Awards: The Duke recognizes remarkable Duquesne players, coaches and teams for their successes over the past year

by Luke Henne | sports editor April 28, 2022 Men’s Team of the Year: Soccer Under ninth-year head coach Chase Brooks, the men’s soccer team went 10-7-2 and posted its highest win total since winning 11 games in 2006. With a 3-3-2 conference record, the Dukes earned their first trip to the Atlantic 10 Men’s Soccer Championship since 2016. Sixth-seeded Duquesne stunned third-seeded Saint Joseph’s … Continue reading 2021-22 Duke Awards: The Duke recognizes remarkable Duquesne players, coaches and teams for their successes over the past year

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Women’s lacrosse opens up season

by Luke Henne | sports editor Feb. 17, 2022 The Duquesne women’s lacrosse team opened up its season with two games in four days this past week. The Dukes fell to crosstown rival Pitt 9-8 in an overtime contest at Highmark Stadium on Friday evening before beating Youngstown State 19-15 in their home opener at Rooney Field on Monday afternoon. Friday’s win over Duquesne was … Continue reading Women’s lacrosse opens up season

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Bradshaw thriving in new position, system

David Borne | Staff Writer April 11, 2019 With a new coaching staff in charge, junior Rilee Bradshaw wasn’t quite sure what adjustments would be made to her role on the lacrosse field. Heading into the season, first-year head coach Corrine Desrosiers shifted Bradshaw from midfielder to an attacker’s role. Through the first 12 games of the 2019 slate, it’s fair to say that the … Continue reading Bradshaw thriving in new position, system

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DU lacrosse rolls to win over SFU, improves to 3-0

Drew White | Staff Writer Feb. 28, 2019 On Wednesday afternoon, Duquesne had the chance to open its season 3-0 for the first time since 1999, and it certainly didn’t squander the opportunity to do so. The Dukes dominated Saint Francis (Pa.) from start to finish at Arthur J. Rooney Field, taking the contest 17-2. The Dukes continued their impressive play over the first month … Continue reading DU lacrosse rolls to win over SFU, improves to 3-0

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Lacrosse team trounces Longwood in Desrosiers’ debut

David Borne | Staff Writer Feb. 13, 2019 In her debut as the Duquesne women’s lacrosse coach, Corinne Desrosiers made one thing very clear. Her squad is going to play fast, they’re going to play hard and they’re not going to be outpaced by anybody. Duquesne took on Longwood on Feb. 10 at Arthur J. Rooney Field and dominated the entirety of its season opener. … Continue reading Lacrosse team trounces Longwood in Desrosiers’ debut

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Duquesne lacrosse team wins on Senior Day

Drew White | Staff Writer 04/26/2018 The Duquesne women’s lacrosse team finished its home portion of the season on a high note on April 22 as it defeated the George Washington Colonials 20-13 at Arthur J. Rooney Athletic Field. The win improved Duquesne’s record to 4-11 on the season, and 2-6 in A-10 play. After dropping the opening game of their home stand to Davidson … Continue reading Duquesne lacrosse team wins on Senior Day

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