ATHENS, Ohio - The Duquesne women's basketball held Ohio to just one field goal in the final 9:52 in its 62-55 victory over the Bobcats on Sunday afternoon. With the victory, the Dukes improve to 4-1 while OU falls to 1-3. Belma Nurkic scored a career-high 19 points which included a personal-best five 3-pointers. Wumi Agunbiaderecorded a double-double of 14 points on 7-of-11 … [Read more...] about Nurkic and Agunbiade lead Duquesne over Ohio, 62-55
Duquesne Dukes
Duquesne women’s basketball caps WNIT with 51-47 win over #17 Delaware
PITTSBURGH - The Duquesne women's basketball team closed out the 2012 Preseason WNIT with a 51-47 victory over #17 Delaware on Wednesday night at the Palumbo Center. Wumi Agunbiade scored a game-high 17 points and pulled down 12 rebounds to lead the Dukes (2-1) to its second win in three tries over a ranked opponent. UD's Lauren Carra had a team-high 12 and Danielle … [Read more...] about Duquesne women’s basketball caps WNIT with 51-47 win over #17 Delaware
Duquesne falls to North Carolina in preseason WNIT, 62-58
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The Duquesne women's basketball team fell to North Carolina 62-58 in the quarterfinal round of the Preseason WNIT on Sunday evening. Orsi Szecsi recorded a double-double of 17 points and a career-high of 13 rebounds. April Robinson scored 10 points and Jocelyn Floyd had four steals. UNC's Krista Gross scored 11 points and added 12 rebounds. Waltiea … [Read more...] about Duquesne falls to North Carolina in preseason WNIT, 62-58
Duquesne defeats Liberty in first round of WNIT, 63-46
PITTSBURGH - April Robinson and Belma Nurkic combined for 29 points and head coach Suzie McConnell-Serio recorded her 100th career win as the Duquesne women’s basketball team defeated Liberty 63-46 in the first round of the Preseason WNIT. The Dukes will advance to play at North Carolina on Sunday at 5:00 p.m. Nurkic had a team-high 15 points and Robinson added 14. Orsi … [Read more...] about Duquesne defeats Liberty in first round of WNIT, 63-46
Olivia Bresnahan to transfer to Duquesne
PITTSBURGH – Duquesne head women’s basketball coach Suzie McConnell-Serio had announced that Butler, Pa. native Olivia Bresnahan has signed a scholarship offer and will enroll at the university beginning in January. Bresnahan, who played two seasons at Florida State, will have two years of eligibility and will be permitted to play in games following the Fall 2013 … [Read more...] about Olivia Bresnahan to transfer to Duquesne