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Women’s soccer season ends on penalty kicks

Leo Martinez-Valerio | staff writer The Duquesne women’s soccer team’s season came to a close at Rooney Field on Saturday iin the quarterfinals of the A10 championship. Tears streamed down Dukes’ faces as they realized their historic season came to a heartbreaking end. The Dukes found themselves down one goal early into the match. In the sixth minute, Fordham’s Riley Carroll fired a shot from … Continue reading Women’s soccer season ends on penalty kicks

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Women’s soccer earns home game with 4-2 win

Alayna Alexander | guest writer A new head coach was no big deal for Duquesne women’s soccer. The Dukes are headed to the postseason in Jessica Giegucz’s first season as head coach and in her first season heading a Division I team. Duquesne took the win over La Salle at Rooney Field on Sunday, with a final score of 4-2. The victory clinches home field … Continue reading Women’s soccer earns home game with 4-2 win

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Duquesne drops first home game to Ramblers

Ben Deihl | sports editor Duquesne women’s soccer fell against Loyola Chicago in a closely contested 2-1 match on Thursday. The loss was Duquesne’s first defeat at Rooney Field and took the Dukes to 4-3 in conference play. “Our mantra is ‘never lose at home,’” defender Jayden Sharpless said. “We were a little bit defeated, but it was a minor setback. It was more eye-opening … Continue reading Duquesne drops first home game to Ramblers

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Duquesne starts 2-0 in A10 for first time since ‘16

Rebecca Jozwiak & Ben Deihl | multimedia editor & sports editor After notching a 1-0 victory against George Washington at Mount Vernon Athletic Complex in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, the Dukes split their two-game road trip on Sunday after falling to Dayton 2-0 at Baujan Field in Dayton, Ohio. Duquesne quickly went to work against the Revolutionaries: Star senior Brianna Moore etched the only goal … Continue reading Duquesne starts 2-0 in A10 for first time since ‘16

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Women’s soccer earns first draw, slams YSU 4-0

Hannah Davis | staff writer Duquesne women’s soccer split their last two games before conference play opens, beating Youngstown State 4-0 before earning a gritty 2-2 tie against Eastern Kentucky. The two games close out Duquesne’s non-conference schedule, putting the Dukes at a 5-2-1 record. Senior Maya Matesa once again stole the show for the Dukes, drilling two goals against the Penguins. Her scores came … Continue reading Women’s soccer earns first draw, slams YSU 4-0

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Women’s soccer, Matesa keep scoring big

Leo Martinez-Valerio | staff writer The Duquesne women’s soccer team beat visiting Cleveland State 4-1 on Thursday, boosting the Dukes’ record to 4-1. The win gave Duquesne a much-needed confidence boost after a tough 3-0 loss at West Virginia on Aug. 28. The match’s first goal came quickly, when in the 11th minute, a shot bounced off Cleveland State’s keeper Hayleigh Lewis and was put … Continue reading Women’s soccer, Matesa keep scoring big

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Matesa on historic pace for Dukes women’s soccer

Ben Deihl | sports editor Maya Matesa of Duquesne women’s soccer just accomplished something only one other Duke has done before: she’s been named the Atlantic 10 Offensive Player of the Week for the second consecutive week in only the second week of play. So far, Matesa has been the most efficient scorer in the country. She ranks first nationally in total points (14), total … Continue reading Matesa on historic pace for Dukes women’s soccer

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New coach Giegucz up for Division I stage

Naomi Girson | staff writer There’s a new gaffer on the Bluff. In December, Duquesne named Jessica Giegucz the sixth head coach in women’s soccer program history. She is the third woman to be awarded the position and the first since Dawn Crow in 2001. She takes over a team that hasn’t won more than four Atlantic 10 Conference games in a season since 2017. … Continue reading New coach Giegucz up for Division I stage

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Women back in win column

Rowan DuBois| staff writer | Duquesne women’s soccer ended its three-match losing skid on Saturday in Philadelphia, taking down Atlantic 10 Conference opponent La Salle 1-0 off the back of a Hailey Longwell header in the 53rd minute. The win comes after a 5-0 loss to Saint Louis, and improves the Dukes’ A-10 record to 3-4 (9-5 overall). Meanwhile, La Salle falls to 2-2-3 (7-3-5) … Continue reading Women back in win column

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Women shellshocked by Fordham, SLU

Michael O’Grady | sports editor | After seven games, everything was going well for Duquesne women’s soccer. It was 6-1, a perfect five-for-five at Rooney Field and its only defeat a one-goal loss to No. 7 Pitt. Brianna Moore and Margey Brown were taking turns filling out the scoresheet at a videogame pace. The start of the Atlantic 10 Conference schedule on Sept. 19 changed … Continue reading Women shellshocked by Fordham, SLU

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