In the 84th meeting against Pittsburgh (4-1) this evening, Duquesne (6-1) plans to focus on defense and rebounding to outpace the Panthers. “Right now we’re playing really well, and I think that starts on the defensive end,” said Micah Mason, Duquesne senior guard. “Every game that we’ve won so far we’ve got stops. We picked up two big wins in Florida, and it was all about defense. I think this is the most confidence we’ve had going into a Pitt game.” The Panthers, coming off a No. 11 ... Read More
Dukes defeat Delta Devils, reaching 6-1 record
Duquesne defeated Mississippi Valley State (0-8) 91-77 this evening, securing a 6-1 record that marks the best start to a season since 2007-08. Sophomore forward Eric James and senior guard Micah Mason led the way for the Dukes with 18 points each. Senior guard Derrick Colter added 16. Junior center Darius Lewis and sophomore forward TySean Powell also scored in the double digits, contributing 11 and 10, respectively. Junior forward Isaac Williams led the Delta Devils with 18 ... Read More
Pitt suffers first loss of season to No. 11 Purdue
The competition was much better than it had been during their first four victories of the season and although the Pitt Panthers competed, ultimately they fell short for the first time this season in a 72-59 loss to No. 11 Purdue in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. Purdue (7-0) seven footer A. J. Hammons was unstoppable in the second half, scoring 17 of his game-high 24 points during the second 20 minutes to help lead the Boilermakers to the victory. Hammons also added 12 rebounds in the ... Read More
Dukes host winless Mississippi Valley State
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
Pitt leans on experience to beat Kent State
The Pitt basketball team had a fight on their hands for much of the afternoon against Kent State, but Pitt leaned on its experience to come away with a win. Michael Young (23), Jamel Artis (19) and James Robinson (18) combined to score 60 points as Pitt defeated the Golden Flashes 85-76 to remain unbeaten on the season. ”Those three guys were terrific,” said Pitt head coach Jamie Dixon. “The numbers speak to that. I like the passing and the shot selection was as good as you can get. The ... Read More
Jamie Dixon leaning on bench in early going
Yes it has only been three games and no the competition hasn't been very good at all, but Pitt head basketball coach Jamie Dixon may be able to do something this season that he hasn't been able to the past few seasons. That would be being able to turn to a bench that has depth and talent. Through the Panthers three contests this season, Dixon has had the opportunity to go 12 deep against some weak competition, but of the 12 that are part of his regular rotation, the seven guys coming off ... Read More
Dukes conclude Gulf Coast Showcase with win over Western Kentucky
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
Duquesne defeats Milwaukee in overtime
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
Dukes fall to Pepperdine in Gulf Coast Showcase
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
Duquesne’s Kadri-Ann Lass named A-10 Rookie of the Week
The Duquesne Dukes women’s basketball team is off to a 2-1 start to the season as they prepare for their home opener Tuesday night against Howard. On Monday, one of head coach Dan Burt’s new pieces to this year’s team earned some recognition. Forward Kadri-Ann Lass was named the Atlantic 10 Conference Rookie of the Week after scoring a career-high 14 points on 7-of-11 shooting in the Dukes' 73-65 victory over Lafayette on Friday night. She also pulled down five rebounds, four of which ... Read More