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On Monday, the Atlantic 10 Conference named Duquesne women’s basketball guard Megan McConnell as its player of the week. McConnell exploded for a career-best 35 points in Sunday’s win over Canisius, also grabbing a career-high nine steals in the lopsided win for the Dukes.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / December 15

Megan McConnell Explodes for 35 Points in Duquesne Win

On Sunday afternoon, Duquesne women’s basketball took down Canisius at home behind a massive performance from star guard Megan McConnell. McConnell turned in a career performance, setting career highs in points and steals in a game.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / December 14

Duquesne Beats Towson 65-47 at Saint Vincent-Saint Mary’s

On Saturday night, Duquesne earned a huge win over Towson at Saint Vincent-Saint Mary’s High School in Akron, Ohio, 65-47. The Dukes got off to a great start, taking an early lead behind stellar beginnings from Jakub Necas and Cam Crawford.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / December 10

Duquesne Beats Bucknell 65-48 Behind Hutcherson, McConnell

On Tuesday night, Duquesne’s women’s basketball team earned its sixth-straight win, taking down Bucknell behind big night’s from Gabby Hutcherson, Megan McConnell, and company.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / December 6

Duquesne Goes Viral for $1 Beer New Years Promotion

Spend your New Years Eve holiday with the Dukes this year. It’ll be fun. That night, the Duquesne men’s team will take on Rhode Island at the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / December 5

It’s Time to Watch Duquesne Women’s Basketball

“We’re the city champs again,” Dan Burt said confidently, wrapping up his opening statement after Wednesday night’s win over rival Pitt. Duquesne women’s basketball is in a good place right now.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / December 4

Duquesne Beats Pitt in Women’s Basketball City Game, 73-69

On Wednesday night, Duquesne took down Pitt in the City Game behind a big night from Jerni Kiaku, Megan McConnell, and company. Pitt’s Marley Washenitz opened the scoring with a three pointer, just seconds into the game.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / December 4

Inside the Dukes: Duquesne Seeks To Improve Cohesion, Chemistry

It was a very quick handshake line for the Duquesne Men’s Basketball Team as multiple individuals darted off the court, back towards the locker room as quickly as possible following a 62-59 setback, the sixth in seven games, this time to Saint Peter’s Tuesday night at the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / December 3

Duquesne MBB Loses Double-Digit Lead, Game

The Duquesne Men’s Basketball Team, playing without Jake DiMichele led by as many as 13 points, but fell 62-59 to Saint Peter’s Tuesday night at the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / December 2

City Game Returns This Week

The City Game will return to the Petersen Events Center this week, with Duquesne’s women’s basketball team traveling down Fifth Avenue to face off against Pitt.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / December 1

Hutcherson Leads Duquesne to Win Over Saint Francis, 85-71

On Sunday afternoon, Dan Burt’s Duquesne Dukes picked up their second-straight win, beating Saint Francis 85-71 at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. Burt’s squad trailed early, as Saint Francis’ Yanessa Boyd scored her team’s first eight points and gave the Red Flash the early lead.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / November 28

Duquesne RB Named NEC Offensive Rookie of the Year

The Duquesne season may have come to an end with a disappointing loss to Central Connecticut State over the weekend, but there was a lot of good throughout a successful season.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / November 26

Duquesne MBB Triumphs; Joyce III Earns First Career Win

Matus Hronsky put in an uncontested dunk, an exclamation point to Duquesne Men’s Basketball Coach Dru Joyce III’s first win with the program, a 67-54 triumph over Old Dominion in Tuesday afternoon’s seventh-place battle at the Cayman Islands Classic.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / November 25

Duquesne WBB Prevails In County Game Behind Megan McConnell’s Triple Double

Megan McConnell’s third career triple double paced Duquesne as it won the County Game 77-61 Monday night at the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. McConnell compiled 15 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / November 25

Weiss: Much To Celebrate For Duquesne Football Despite Season-Ending Loss

The easy thing to do for Duquesne Football and those who support the program is to play the blame game. A 21-14 loss to Central Connecticut State Saturday afternoon ended the team’s season as this caused the Dukes to lose the tiebreaker which would have given them an automatic berth to the FCS Playoffs.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / November 24

Duquesne Stumbles In Cayman Islands Classic Opener

The Duquesne Men’s Basketball Team fell 71-60 Saturday afternoon in the Cayman Island Classic, as South Dakota State used a 13-0 run to put the Dukes away.

Darius Perrantes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / November 23

Duquesne Football, Darius Perrantes Bedeviled by CCSU 21-14

The Duquesne Dukes missed out on an automatic bid for the FCS Tournament on Saturday, losing 21-14 to the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils, and losing their chance at a second straight outright Northeast Conference.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / November 21

Duquesne WBB’s Shooting Woes Lead To Road Loss

The Duquesne Women’s Basketball Team fell 81-60 Wednesday night on the road to Kent State, dropping to 3-2 on the season. “We were exposed tonight for some of our deficiencies by a very well coached Kent State team,” head coach Dan Burt stated in university-issued press release.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / November 17

Duquesne WBB Sets Program Record In Overwhelming Victory

It was a record-setting night for the Duquesne Women’s Basketball Team as the Dukes set a program best forcing 38 turnovers in a 100-65 victory over Niagara Saturday night at the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / November 16

Duquesne Football Secures Share of NEC Title with Win

By MICHAEL O’GRADY, special to Pittsburgh Sports Now PITTSBURGH – A stellar season for Duquesne football (8-2, 5-0 Northeast Conference) continued Saturday afternoon at Rooney Field with an offensive masterclass against Wagner (4-7, 2-3).

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / November 16

3 Keys To Duquesne’s WBB Game Against Niagara

1. Continue establishing an identity– Mark McClenney approached last Monday evening’s ESPN+ broadcast, his brow with a fresh coat of sweat and a smile across his face as he reached for a towel.

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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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