Coming off a 75-59 loss to Robert Morris on Saturday, the Duquesne Dukes (3-4) will take on the Saint Francis Red Flash (4-4) Wednesday at 7:00 pm ET at the A.J. Palumbo Center, opening a four-game homestand. The Dukes hope to snap their three-game losing streak, having won 31 of the past 33 meetings, the last 11 in a row, over Saint Francis. Last year, Duquesne defeated Saint Francis 78-71 in Loretto, PA, rising from a 10-point halftime deficit. This will be the 75th meeting between the ... Read More
Duquesne Rallies to win 4th Straight
The Duquesne Dukes have made it a habit as of late getting out of the gates slow and coming on strong in the fourth quarter. It’s not the ideal recipe for head coach Jerry Schmitt’s team, but it’s been working as the Dukes used another big fourth quarter performance to come from behind and defeat Saint Francis 24-21 in NEC Conference play. “It’s certainly not the way we want to keep playing,” said Schmitt. “I don’t want to be in that situation all of the time. I’m glad we play well in the ... Read More
Duquesne in Search of 4th Straight Win vs. Saint Francis
After a season opening loss to Old Dominion, Jerry Schmitt's Duquesne Dukes have rebounded nicely by putting a three-game win streak over the likes of Dayton, Valparaiso and Bryant University. Duquesne will try it make it four in a row when they return home Saturday to host Saint Francis for Homecoming at Rooney Field. In addition to looking to extend their three game win streak, the Dukes will be looking to extend a six-game conference win streak that dates back to last season. After last ... Read More