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On Monday, the Atlantic 10 announced that Maximus Edwards won the A10 Player of the Week award for his stellar performance with Duquesne. Edwards, a 6-foot-5 guard, has played in 18 games this year, and is averaging the least amount of minutes per game of his career (18).

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / January 19

Duquesne WBB Outshoots, Contains Rhode Island

The Duquesne Women’s Basketball Team got back into the win column with its 77-64 victory over Rhode Island Sunday afternoon at the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / January 16

Duquesne WBB’s Missed Threes, Free Throws Lead To Third Consecutive Home Loss

Following college basketball games, a 10-minute cooling off period is observed regardless of whether a team wins or loses, but after an 80-71 setback to Dayton Wednesday night at the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, Dan Burt did not adhere to this, the frustration evident on his face.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / January 15

Duquesne WBB Back Home, On Track

The Duquesne Women’s Basketball Team returns home for an early Wednesday evening Atlantic 10 tilt against Dayton and does so with some clear momentum. After an 0-3 start to conference play, the Dukes won each of their last two games on the road besting a talented Saint Joseph’s team and then handling business with a rout of George Washington.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / January 13

Duquesne WBB’s Blackford Receives A-10 Honor

Duquesne Women’s Basketball guard Mackenzie Blackford was named Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week, following a week in which she averaged 16.5 points, shot 62.5% from the field and 60% on her three-point shots.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / January 13

Duquesne MBB Prepares For GW Road Test

After last week’s victory over Saint Josephs, Duquesne Men’s Basketball Coach Dru Joyce III mentioned that a Jake DiMichele return to the court was coming in the not-too-distant future.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / January 13

Duquesne WBB’s Kiaku Finds Happiness, Embraces Role

Duquesne Women’s Basketball junior guard Jerni Kiaku has been known as “Jerni the Jet” and “Aqua Woman” from her coach Dan Burt, both of which drew sighs and finally smiles, but while Jern is fine with her, another moniker might be the one which most explains her story.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / January 11

Duquesne WBB Rolls To Convincing Win Behind Blackford, Browne Career Highs

The Duquesne Women’s Basketball Team led wire to wire, sweeping a two-game road trip, by overwhelming George Washington 97-55 Saturday afternoon at the Charles E.

David Dixon News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / January 9

Duquesne MBB Prevails In Overtime Behind Dixon’s Heroics

Duquesne Men’s Basketball junior forward David Dixon had three lifetime three-point baskets coming into Wednesday night’s contest against Saint Joseph’s, but his triple with four seconds left in overtime, erupted the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse and set the Dukes up for an 85-81 victory.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / January 8

Duquesne WBB Earns Massive Win Over Saint Joseph’s, 67-64

On Wednesday night, Duquesne women’s basketball earned its first Atlantic 10 win of the season, beating Saint Joseph’s on the road behind clutch shots from Mackenzie Blackford and Gabby Hutcherson.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / January 7

Pitt Opening 2025 Football Season with Historic Duquesne Matchup

Pitt will kick off the 2025 season with the renewal of a crosstown rivalry. Pitt will host Duquesne at Acrisure Stadium on Aug. 30 to open the 2025 season, the university announced on Tuesday.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / January 5

Duquesne WBB Falls To 0-3 In A-10 Play After Buzzer Beating Loss

The Duquesne Women’s Basketball Team fell to 0-3 in Atlantic 10 play, losing on a buzzer beater to Fordham 64-62 Sunday afternoon at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse.

College Basketball News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / January 4

Duquesne MBB Unable To Hold Double-Digit Lead; Winning Streak Snapped

The Duquesne Men’s Basketball Team saw its four-game winning streak come to an end Saturday afternoon with a 77-71 loss to Davidson. “I thought it was a tough basketball game,” Duquesne coach Dru Joyce III told the team’s radio broadcast after the game.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / January 3

Pitt, Duquesne Both Riding Four-Game Winning Streaks

Both Pitt and Duquesne’s men’s basketball programs are currently on four-game winning streaks. Pitt is currently ranked No. 13 in the NCAA NET Rankings, while Duquesne is ranked No.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / January 2

Duquesne WBB’s Fourth Quarter Comeback Not Enough

The Duquesne Women’s Basketball Team has started Atlantic 10 play at 0-2 for the first time since the 2021-22 season, losing a 65-63 contest at VCU Thursday night at the Siegel Center.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / December 31

Inside the Dukes: Who Let The Dogs Out?

With 12:13 remaining in the first half of the Duquesne Men’s Basketball Atlantic 10 Conference opener against Rhode Island, junior guard Kareem Rozier put an arm around teammate David Dixon and shouted a concise message.

College Basketball News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / December 31

Duquesne Wins A-10 Opener; Fourth In A Row

The Duquesne Men’s Basketball Team opened A-10 play up with a 67-55 win over Rhode Island Tuesday afternoon at the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse forcing the Rams to a season low in points in the process.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / December 28

Inside the Dukes: Emphatic Win Builds Further Connection

Duquesne Men’s Basketball sophomore walk-on Lucas Prolla was fouled with 2:32 remaining in Friday night’s non-conference finale against Cleary and it did not take long for both Jake DiMichele and Jakub Necas to hold up a finger on each of his hands.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / December 27

Duquesne MBB Wins Convincingly To Wrap Up Non-Conference Slate

The Duquesne Men’s Basketball Team concluded its non-conference slate with a 93-45 victory over NAIA foe Cleary Friday night at the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse.

Dae Dae Grant News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / December 23

Former Pitt, Duquesne Stars Square Off in the Pros

Over the weekend, former Pitt guard Nike Sibande squared off against former Duquesne guard Dae Dae Grant in a European professional basketball game. Sibande plays for Basquet Girona, while Grant plays for Río Breogán.

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Duquesne Dukes News / Yardbarker / March 21

LeBron James gives Duquesne shoutout after upset win over BYU

It's the first time Duquesne will advance to the Round of 32 for the first time since 1969, per ESPN, and it caught the attention of one of the game's all-time greats.

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