The Duquesne Dukes begin 2015-16 season play with an exhibition game against Urbana tonight at 7 p.m. at the A.J. Palumbo Center. Led in their fourth season under head Coach Jim Ferry, the Dukes return four starters: senior guards Derrick Colter and Micah Mason, senior forward Jeremiah Jones and junior center Darius Lewis. The Dukes add to their roster freshmen scholarship players Nakye Sanders, a forward, and Josh Steel, a guard. Freshman forward Zach Snyder will also contend for playing ... Read More
Dukes grant three-year radio deal to WJAS, ESPN Radio
The multimedia rights holder of Duquesne Athletics will grant the radio rights to Duquesne men’s basketball, among other teams and coaches specials, to 1320 WJAS AM and ESPN Radio 970 AM, according to the university’s press release Friday afternoon. Learfield Sports’ DUQS Sports Properties entered into a three-year agreement with the Dukes’ athletic department that will allow iHeart Media Pittsburgh to air live game broadcasts, coaches’ shows and daily Duquesne programming throughout the ... Read More
7-year-old Mya Morgan is making her mark on the course
Mya Morgan tied for 38th place in her division at a recent golf world championship in Pinehurst, NC. She is ranked 38th in the world for her age and is a three-time Player of the Year. Mya is seven years old. The Pittsburgh native competed in the U.S. Kids Golf World Championship at Midland Country Club from July 30 through August 1, finishing the tournament with a final score of 26 over par. In the three-round, 9-hole course, Mya earned a 46, 42 and 46, respectively. “It was the ... Read More
Dukes eye non-conference schedule
Duquesne released its 2015-16 men’s basketball non-conference schedule yesterday. Highlights of the Dukes’ matchups include New Orleans on Nov. 16, Penn State on Nov. 20, the annual City Game against Pitt on Dec. 4 and fellow Pittsburgh area rival Robert Morris on Dec. 19. Duquesne tips off its 100th season and fourth year under head coach Jim Ferry on Friday, Nov. 13 at home against Seton Hill as part of the Gulf Coast Showcase. The Dukes will travel to Estero, Florida for three games in ... Read More
Scherzer no-hits Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates suffered a no-hitter Saturday evening in the 6-0 loss to the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Washington pitcher Max Scherzer pitched the second no-hitter in Nationals history, striking out ten Pirates in the process. Scherzer pitched his second straight complete game and the third of his career. The Pirates entered the game on an eight-game winning streak. Prior to Saturday, Pittsburgh has scored one run in the 18 innings played in D.C. Scherzer’s only ... Read More
Dukes to travel to Ireland
Duquesne men’s basketball is headed overseas in preparation for the 2015-16 season. The Dukes will travel to Ireland for a nine-day, three-game trip. According to www.goduquesne.com, the team will depart on August 4 for games in Galway, Cork and Dublin and return on August 12. Head coach Jim Ferry attributes the trip, prior to which the Dukes are allowed 10 days of practice, as an opportunity for the coaching staff and team to learn about each other. The National Collegiate Athletic ... Read More
Duquesne athletic director Amodio leaves for Quinnipiac
Greg Amodio, Duquesne’s athletic director, is trading in his post at Pittsburgh for the same spot in Hamden, Ct. at Quinnipiac University. Amodio has served Duquesne for nearly 10 years, during which he oversaw the A.J. Palumbo Center’s over $5 million in improvements and Rooney Field renovations. In 2010, he made the decision to cut Duquesne’s baseball, wrestling, men’s golf, and men’s swimming programs in a strategic restructuring that intended to reallocate over $1 million to other sports. ... Read More
Jim Ferry enters year four with pressure
When Duquesne head coach Jim Ferry took over Ron Everhart’s position in 2012, the question was whether the Elmont, NY native could rebuild the program. Now after three years, skepticism has shifted to Ferry’s ability to provide the Dukes with resilience. Since his start in 2012, Ferry has maintained a 33-58 (12-38) overall record with Duquesne. He improved from his 8-22 (1-15) first season to 12-19 (6-12) this past season, yet the three year coach has yet to have a winning season with the ... Read More
England recruit Josh Steel commits to Duquesne
Duquesne men’s basketball head coach Jim Ferry continues to build upon his program’s resilience and identity with the 2015-16 recruiting class. Harlow, England native Josh Steel, who signed a National Letter of Intent Wednesday, is the newest addition to the Dukes’ roster. Steel, a guard from Barking Abbey Academy, was named the 32nd-best 1997-born prospect in Europe by www.eurohopes.com. He represented England at both the U18 & U16 Division B European Championships, averaging 13 points, ... Read More
Duquesne lands sophomore transfer Tarin Smith
Rising sophomore guard Tarin Smith committed to Duquesne yesterday for the 2015-2016 season. The Nebraska University transfer will have three years of eligibility remaining. The Dukes recruited Smith after his high school career at St. Anthony High School in New Jersey, where he was an Associated Press All-State honoree in his senior year. While at Nebraska, Smith averaged 4.5 points per game, playing in all 31 of his team’s contests. He averaged 17.6 minutes per game. As a freshman, Smith ... Read More