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Sports teams within and around the city of Pittsburgh tend to find themselves in the middle of some of the biggest rivalries in sports. For example, the rivalry between the Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens is considered one of, if not the absolute best overall rivalries in the NFL.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / November 11

Duquesne Moving Up in Top 25 Rankings

Duquesne’s football program is on a red-hot seven-game winning streak after beating Robert Morris over the weekend. Sitting at 7-2 overall, the Dukes are undefeated (4-0) in Northeast Conference play.

College Basketball News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / November 9

Duquesne MBB Loses Double-Digit Lead; Fall To 0-2

The Duquesne Dukes led by 11 in the second half, determined to give its coach Dru Joyce III his first career to win, but instead will have to wait after falling 75-68 Friday night against Princeton in the Deborah Heart and Lung Center Jersey Jam.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / November 5

Inside the Dukes: Not Good Enough, But Encouraging Signs

Duquesne Men’s Basketball Coach Dru Joyce III implored his team to get a stop, while gesturing to the fans to make noise. With 9:02 remaining in regulation, his Dukes were making a surge down five points.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / November 5

Duquesne MBB Falls In Season Opener

The Duquesne Men’s Basketball opened its season on the wrong foot, falling 77-72 to Lipscomb Monday evening at the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. Three Dukes wound up in double figured, paced by Tre Dinkins III’s 16 points.

Duquesne WBB Shuts Down Princeton In Fourth Quarter; Wins Season Opener

When Princeton’s Parker Hill scored with 28.6 seconds to play in Monday afternoon’s season opener, it was the Tigers lone field goal of the quarter, a signal of Duquesne’s defensive disposition in the game’s final 10 minutes.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / November 4

Duquesne Football Joins Top 25

The Duquesne football program joins the FCS top-25 rankings for the first time in three years following its win over Mercyhurst at Rooney Field on Saturday.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / November 2

Duquesne Prevails In Second Half to Win Sixth Straight Game

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Halloween was a couple of days ago but that did not stop Mercyhurst from giving Duquesne “a scare” this afternoon at Arthur J. Rooney Field.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / October 31

Duquesne Injury Report: Several ‘Game-Time Decisions’ for Opener

Following Duquesne men’s basketball practice on Thursday, head coach Dru Joyce III provided injury updates on Jake DiMichele, Alex Williams, and Chabi Barre.

Dae Dae Grant News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / October 22

Former Duquesne Star Dae Dae Grant Signs First Pro Contract

Former Duquesne basketball superstar Dae Dae Grant has signed his first professional basketball contract. On Tuesday, Grant signed with KK Feniks 2010 Skopje, a team in North Macedonia.

Brandon Martin News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / October 21

WPIAL Guard Set to Visit Local Program for Season Opener

One of the WPIAL’s best young guards will take a trip to the bluff on opening night in college basketball. Greensburg Central Catholic class-of-2027 guard Brandon Martin Jr.

Duquesne & Marshall Combine For Nine Pool Records As Dukes Win Knockout Dual

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam October 18-19, 2024 Pittsburgh, Pa. SCY (25 yards) Results Courtesy: Duquesne Athletics Pittsburgh, Pa. – The 400-yard freestyle relay sealed the deal for the Duquesne University swimming & diving team as it captured a 180-177 victory over Marshall in its one vs.

Duquesne vs. Wagner Football Game Tickets, Venue, Start Time – Nov. 16

The Duquesne Dukes and the Wagner Seahawks square off on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Arthur J. Rooney Athletic Field in a clash of NEC teams. Looking to attend this game in person?

Duquesne Dukes News / Bleacher Nation / October 20

Cent. Conn. St. vs. Duquesne Football Game Tickets, Venue, Start Time – Nov. 23

The Central Connecticut State Blue Devils and the Duquesne Dukes play on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Arute Field in a clash of NEC teams. Hoping to attend this game in person?

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / October 18

Duquesne Basketball Ready to Continue Success After Historic Seasons

On Thursday night in front of a loyal Duquesne crowd, university Vice President of Athletics, Dave Harper, put an end to the celebration of both teams’ successes last season.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / October 12

Dukes roll Saint Francis in 38-7 rout

LORETTO, Pa. — Coming into Saturday’s matchup against Saint Francis, Duquesne head coach Jerry Schmitt was worried, but those worries evaporated quickly in a 38-7 thumping of the Red Flash at DeGol Field.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / October 11

Watch: Duquesne Football Prepares For Saint Francis

The Duquesne Football team has won three in a row, a streak which started by winning at Youngstown State and now will be put on the line Saturday afternoon against Saint Francis.

6-foot-4 Ohio Prospect Marco Mattucci Visits Duquesne

On Saturday, a class-of-2026 wing prospect took an unofficial visit to Duquesne. Marco Mattucci, a 6-foot-4 wing out of New Albany High School in Ohio, took a visit to the bluff.

Duquesne vs. Robert Morris Football Game Tickets, Venue, Start Time – Nov. 9

The Duquesne Dukes and the Robert Morris Colonials play on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Arthur J. Rooney Athletic Field in a battle of NEC teams. Looking to attend this game in person?

Darius Perrantes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / October 5

Darius Perrantes’ Six TDs Lead Duquesne to Win in NEC Opener

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Coming into today, Duquesne had two weeks off to prepare for their conference opener against Long Island. It can be obvious to say that bye weeks are beneficial to help teams.

Did college coach hint at landing Bronny James via transfer portal?

Bronny James recently entered the transfer portal, and one college coach has fans buzzing about a potential landing spot for the 19-year-old.

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Duquesne Dukes News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / March 24

Cartoon Canon: When the Dukes were kings!

RICHMOND, Va. -- How about a little love for the most exciting team in town over the last week, those Duquesne Dukes, experiencing a moment unlike anything they've seen in more than a quarter-century?

Duquesne ends 47-year NCAA Tournament drought with A10 title

Get ready to learn how to pronounce Duquesne.

Watch: Way-too-early confetti release in A-10 tournament final

Most unlikely men's college basketball national champions

The 'Active NBA players from the 2018 NCAA Sweet Sixteen teams' quiz

Duquesne one win away from ending 47-year tourney drought

Duquesne one win away from ending 47-year NCAA Tournament drought

When last the Duquesne Dukes made the NCAA Tournament, a little film called "Star Wars" was about to take the box office by storm.

What to expect on Selection Sunday for women's NCAA Tournament

ACC Tournament semifinals takeaways: UNC, N.C. State win to set up in-state final

Wisconsin peaking at right time after upsetting Big Ten No. 1-seed Purdue

Where are they now? March Madness names of the past

The 'Active NBA players from the 2018 NCAA Sweet Sixteen teams' quiz

'Food delivery' at Duquesne-Loyola game was a prank

University, prankster share embarrassment in Duquesne viral video incident

Well, it looks like we have our answer. The man who went viral for walking on the court of a college basketball game with a food delivery order was nothing more than a prank.

'Craziest thing': Uber Eats delivery driver interrupts basketball game

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The 'Active NBA players from the 2018 NCAA Sweet Sixteen teams' quiz