Courtesy of GoDuquesne.com. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Duquesne guard T.J. McConnell said before Wednesday night's game against No. 17 Pittsburgh that if the Dukes couldn't rebound against the bigger Panthers, they couldn't win. He was more right than he even he imagined. Despite shooting 52 percent from the field and forcing 23 turnovers, the Dukes fell 80-69 to their … [Read more...] about Dukes fall to #17 Pitt in The City Game
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Dukes fall to Valparaiso 84-68
VALPARAISO, IND. - Duquesne could find no answer to the inside-outside combination of Kevin Van Wijk and Ryan Broekhoff in falling to host Valparaiso, 84-68, at the 2K Sports Classic. Van Wijk, a 6-8 junior from the Netherlands, scored 22 points and pulled down 9 rebounds and Broekhoff, an Australia native, had 21 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists as Valpo upped its record … [Read more...] about Dukes fall to Valparaiso 84-68
Dukes rally to defeat UDC 97-81
From goDuquesne.com. VALPARAISO, IND. - B.J. Monteiro scored 24 points and T.J. McConnell recorded the second triple-double in school history to lead Duquesne to a 97-81 win over Division II University of the District of Columbia in the 2K Sports Classic Subregional at Valparaiso, Ind. McConnell, a sophomore, had 15 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists and 5 … [Read more...] about Dukes rally to defeat UDC 97-81
Signed, sealed, delivered: Duquesne Dukes 2011-12
The countdown to tipoff is on, and Pickin’ Splinters has what A-10 basketball fans need to know about this year’s incoming class. The Duquesne Dukes take front and center. After receiving votes for the AP Top 25, the Dukes fell in overtime to St. Joe's in the A-10 quarter-finals. Duquesne accepted a bid to the CBI and lost to Oregon in the second round 77-75. Ron … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Duquesne Dukes 2011-12
Duquesne will look to McConnell for production
By Paul Casey Gotham It happened during a recent tour of Canada. Ron Everhart and his Duquesne Dukes were getting in some off-season exhibition work . The opposition was a semi-pro team from north of the border. The teams lined up for a free throw. T.J. McConnell stood in the back-court watching his teammate at the line. The shot kicked off the rim, and came to rest in an … [Read more...] about Duquesne will look to McConnell for production