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Eckenrode soaks up return with MBB game

February 3, 2022 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Eckenrode soaks up return with MBB game

Luke Henne | Sports Editor Feb. 3, 2022 At 94 years of age, Duquesne alumnus Jack Eckenrode finally returned to campus to watch his alma mater play in the refurbished UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. Despite graduating […]

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Maceo Austin an integral piece in Duquesne’s future

November 19, 2020 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Maceo Austin an integral piece in Duquesne’s future

Jacob Hebda | Staff Writer Nov. 19, 2020 Prior to Keith Dambrot’s arrival, Duquesne was deemed a dead program. However, the former Akron coach quickly provided reason for optimism. In his first two years, the […]

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Bucco broadcaster Wehner talks baseball, life

October 15, 2020 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Bucco broadcaster Wehner talks baseball, life

Luke Henne | Staff Writer Oct. 15, 2020 John Wehner, a current broadcaster and long-tenured member of the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, has seen just about everything, but even he couldn’t prepare for a season like […]

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Cancellations cut spring athletes’ seasons, careers, short

March 19, 2020 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Cancellations cut spring athletes’ seasons, careers, short

David Borne | Sports Editor March 19, 2020 On March 11, senior Rilee Bradshaw and her Duquesne lacrosse teammates walked off of Rooney Field after posting a 25-2 win over Akron. Just a day later, […]

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Men’s basketball’s Weathers thriving in second season at DU

February 13, 2020 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Men’s basketball’s Weathers thriving in second season at DU

  James Leo | Staff Writer Feb. 13, 2020 In his second year with the Dukes, junior Marcus Weathers is having a career year. He leads the mens team in scoring, rebounding and field goal […]

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Rotroff back after suffering gruesome knee injury

November 14, 2019 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Rotroff back after suffering gruesome knee injury

Pat McTiernan | Staff Writer Nov. 14, 2019 At 6 foot 10 inches, Duquesne forward Austin Rotroff continues to bring his tenacity and work ethic to the hardwood for his teammates and third-year coach Keith […]

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Sincere Carry to honor close friend with new jersey number

October 10, 2019 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Sincere Carry to honor close friend with new jersey number

Adam Lindner | Staff Writer Oct. 10, 2019 Duquesne’s basketball history, dating back more than one century, has been graced with the likes of numerous great players. 2019 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee […]

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Bradshaw thriving in new position, system

April 11, 2019 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on 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 […]

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Dual-sport Taylor relinquishes one dream for another

February 28, 2019 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Dual-sport Taylor relinquishes one dream for another

Adam Lindner | Sports Editor Feb. 28, 2019 Kellon Taylor arrived at Duquesne in 2016 tasked with the sports-lover’s ultimate fantasy: Compete dually for separate NCAA Division I athletic teams. Instead of heading to a […]

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James Ellis adapting well to life on the Bluff

February 7, 2019 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on James Ellis adapting well to life on the Bluff

Adam Lindner | Sports Editor Feb. 7, 2019 Although he’s ineligible to practice or play with the Duquesne men’s basketball team this season, James Ellis is very much a part of the team. He may […]