Rachel Konieczny

Duquesne (5-1) returns from Thanksgiving break to host Mississippi Valley State (0-7) tonight at 7 p.m. at Palumbo Center. The Dukes resume play after their three-day tournament in Estero, Fla. The team finished the Gulf Coast Showcase 2-1, losing only to Pepperdine (3-4). According to goduquesne.com, the Dukes are off to their best start under fourth-year head coach Jim Ferry since the 2009-10 season. The Delta Devils, who have yet to play a home game this season, arrive in Pittsburgh ... Read More

Duquesne (5-1) defeated Western Kentucky (3-3) 81-73 in the fifth-place game of the Gulf Coast Showcase at Estero, Fla. this afternoon. Senior guard Derrick Colter scored a game-high 24 points in the win. Senior forward Jeremiah Jones contributed a career-high 17. Senior guard Micah Mason and sophomore forward TySean Powell also figured into the double digits for the Dukes, adding 14 and 10 points, respectively. Mason netted four 3-pointers and led the court with five assists and three ... Read More

Rallying from a four-point deficit in overtime, Duquesne (4-1) sealed a 96-92 win over Milwaukee (4-3) in the second round of the Gulf Coast Showcase at Estero, Fla. Senior guards Derrick Colter and Micah Mason scored a combined 53 points for the Dukes, with Colter earning a career-high 27 points and Mason finishing with 26. Colter fouled out with 2:36 left in overtime. Duquesne head coach Jim Ferry said his team maintained composure even in foul trouble, specifically with Colter’s ... Read More

Duquesne (3-1) fell 84-70 to Pepperdine (2-2) today in the first round of the Gulf Coast Showcase at Estero, Fla. L.G. Gill led the Dukes with 17 points, followed by Derrick Colter’s 16 and Jeremiah Jones’ 15 points. Stacy Davis scored 18 of his game-high 21 points in the second half and grabbed a game-high 15 rebounds for the Waves. Duquesne held Pepperdine to 42.4 percent shooting, despite committing a total of 26 fouls that allowed the Waves 38 foul shot attempts. Duquesne head coach Jim ... Read More

In defeating Penn State (2-1) 78-52 tonight, Duquesne (3-0) shot .500 from both the field and three-point line. Duquesne’s 26-point victory margin was its largest in series history. The Dukes also tied the school record with 17 3-pointers in a single contest. Derrick Colter led the way for the Dukes and tied his career-high with 26 points, making 6 of 9 three-point attempts. The senior guard also had 4 assists on the night. Colter credited his teammates for his offensive performance. “It’s ... Read More

Duquesne (2-0) hosts Penn State (2-0) tonight at 7 p.m. at the CONSOL Energy Center. The Dukes, an offensive powerhouse who have scored 96 and 95 points on .578 shooting in their first two contests of the season, face Penn State’s defense, which has given up an average of 56.0 ppg. Duquesne is 2-2 in non-conference home games at the CONSOL Energy Center. The Nittany Lions edged out the Dukes 64-62 in the last meeting in December 2014, which was a home contest for Penn State. Penn State leads ... Read More

Micah Mason scored a career-high 28 points in Duquesne’s 95-75 win over New Orleans at Palumbo Center Monday evening. The senior guard previously hit six 3-pointers in a game against George Washington last season. Mason’s career 3-point percentage stands at .495 (201-of-406), exceeding the minimum necessary to qualify for the all-time NCAA 3-point shooting percentage list, according to goduquesne.com. The Dukes (2-0) had 25 assists on 32 baskets. “Offense will never hurt us,” Mason ... Read More

Duquesne (1-0) plays its second game in four days, hosting New Orleans (0-1) Monday night at the Palumbo Center. The Privateers opened the season with a 79-61 loss at Bowling Green. The Dukes are 71-39 in non-conference games at the Palumbo Center and 41-12 in non-conference home games since 2007-08, according to goduquesne.com. In its exhibition game against Division II Urbana, Duquesne’s leading scorers included senior guards Derrick Colter and Micah Mason and junior center Darius ... Read More

Three Duquesne players scored 15 points to earn the 96-71 victory against Seton Hill on the Dukes’ 100th season opener. Junior center Darius Lewis achieved a career-high 15 points, while senior guards Micah Mason and Derrick Colter each contributed to holding the Division II Griffins to 38.0 percent shooting. Junior forward Noah Davis led Seton Hill with 15 points, all being 3-pointers. Duquesne head coach Jim Ferry said the Dukes have to instill a “killer instinct” to ensure the team ... Read More

Micah Mason and Darius Lewis led the Dukes with 16 points each, helping Duquesne to an 91-62 exhibition win over Urbana at the A.J. Palumbo Center Tuesday evening. Lewis scored 14 of his 16 points in the first half while Mason hit four 3-pointers in the first seven minutes of the second half. Derrick Colter added 15 points and Jeremiah Jones put up 11 points. Lewis’ 16 points surpassed his regular season career high of 11 points he scored last year against UTPA. Mike Newton led Urbana with 14 ... Read More