Fresh off a convincing 91-62 win against Division II Urbana, the Duquesne Dukes will host another DII foe when they face the Seton Hill Griffons in an exhibition contest with tip off set for 7 p.m. at the A.J. Palumbo Center. Micah Mason got off to a strong start in the Dukes season debut Tuesday night, hitting four three-pointers and leading the team with 16 points in only 19 minutes of play. Dukes head coach Jim Ferry played 15 players against the overmatched Blue Knights and 12 scored ... Read More
ACC Power Rankings: Week 3
Week 3 of ACC football featured a number of games where FCS and smaller conference opponents were on the docket. With only one team, Virginia facing a ranked opponent, ACC teams mostly had strong opportunities to add wins before the conference schedule gets into full swing. Let's look how the teams fared, and update the rankings. 1. Georgia Tech (2-0, 0-0 ACC, defeated Tulane 65-10, Last week No. 1) Georgia Tech holds its spot at the top for second consecutive week. Paul Johnson has the ... Read More
Four PSAC West football teams find a way to win
PSAC West teams battles rain throughout the week but many teams still managed to post impressive performances. Four PSAC West teams came away with victories, some needing a late-game hero and others a little bit of luck. Clarion 27, Millersville 21 The Golden Eagles built a 13-0 first-quarter lead and held off a late Millersville comeback to pick up their second win in as many weeks on Thursday at home. Millersville scored a touchdown with just 1:10 showing on the final game clock. After ... Read More
PSAC West teams have successful opening weekend
PSAC West teams opened up action this past week in impressive fashion. In seven games featuring PSAC West teams, the PSAC West team won five of them. IUP had a bye week to open the season. Clarion 40, Lock Haven 3 The Golden Eagles won the first game under new head coach Chris Weibel 40-3 over Lock Haven on Thursday. QB Connor Simmons led the offensive attack with 407 yards passing, fifth most in a game in school history. Clarion built a 17-0 lead before Lock Haven got on the board. ... Read More
Robert Morris ready to shake up NEC after down season
In recent years, Robert Morris football has hit a bit of a snag. Going an abysmal 1-10 last season, second-year coach John Banaszak looks to continue coaching up the young Colonial players. Mix in a rash of injuries and the inability to keep possession of the ball, Robert Morris has plenty of room for improvement. The defense allowed 377 (34.3 per game) points while the offense could only muster 109 (9.9 per game) which would land Robert Morris in the basement of the NEC. Linebacker Mike ... Read More
Robert Morris releases 2015-16 schedule featuring quality opponents
In the middle of the week, Robert Morris officially released their 2015-16 schedule and look to make another run in March. Coming off of a 20-win season and their first NCAA Tournament win since 1983, the Colonials are matching up against some tough competition. Robert Morris’ season opener will be played away at head coach Andy Toole’s alma mater Penn in Philadelphia. Toole and his players have been working hard and hope to come out of the gates swinging. The Colonials will then swing ... 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
Report: Pitt WR Tyler Boyd arrested for DUI
On Saturday night, KDKA's Rich Walsh broke the news that Pitt wide receiver Tyler Boyd was reportedly arrested for DUI on Friday morning. Breaking.. Just found out Pitt Star Tyler Boyd arrested early Friday morning and is charged with DUI. More details coming up on KDKA-TV News — Rich Walsh KDKA (@RichieWalsh) June 13, 2015 According to Andrew Conte of Trib Total Media, Boyd has not been charged with a crime. Boyd, the consensus No. 1 receiver prospect heading into the 2016 ... 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
Pitt’s Newkirk undergoes surgery
Pitt basketball announced in a release on Wednesday that sophomore guard Josh Newkirk has undergone arthroscopic knee surgery to repair the lateral meniscus in his left knee. The surgery will hold Newkirk out for 4-6 months of workouts, according to the release. “We expect Josh to make a full recovery and rejoin his teammates for the upcoming 2015-16 season,” Pitt coach Jamie Dixon said. “The surgery was a success, and we know that Josh will work hard during the rehabilitation ... Read More