Counting down the days to tipoff previewing the incoming freshmen of the Atlantic 10. Today's installment features the Duquesne Dukes. Duquesne's 2011-12 campaign ended with a 92-83 loss to UMass in the first round of the Atlantic 10 tournament. Much has changed since then. After guiding LIU Brooklyn to consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, Jim Ferry took over as the 16th … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Duquesne Dukes 2012-13
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Duquesne announces change in leadership of men’s basketball program
Courtesy of GoDuquesne.com. PITTSBURGH - Duquesne University Director of Athletics Greg Amodio announced today that Ron Everhart will not be retained as head men's basketball coach. "I appreciate all Ron has done for our men's basketball program," said Amodio. "He stepped into a difficult situation six years ago and was able to make Duquesne competitive in the Atlantic … [Read more...] about Duquesne announces change in leadership of men’s basketball program
UMass downs Duquesne, 92-83, advances to A-10 Quarterfinals
Courtesy of UMassAthletics.com. AMHERST, Mass. - Chaz Williams, Javorn Farrell and Raphiael Putney combined for 61 points in leading No. 8 seed Massachusetts past No. 9 seed Duquesne 92-83 in the First Round of the 2012 Atlantic 10 Conference Championship at the Mullins Center Tuesday night. With the win, UMass advances to Friday's quarterfinals where it will face No. 1 … [Read more...] about UMass downs Duquesne, 92-83, advances to A-10 Quarterfinals
Evans records double-double, five score in double figures as Bills roll
Courtesy of SLUBillikens.com. PITTSBURGH – Saint Louis forward Dwayne Evans recorded a double-double with season highs of 20 points and 14 rebounds as the Billikens cruised to a 75-60 victory at Duquesne Saturday in SLU’s regular-season finale. The victory improves the Billikens’ record to 24-6, 12-4 in the Atlantic 10 Conference. SLU heads to Atlantic City, … [Read more...] about Evans records double-double, five score in double figures as Bills roll
Duquesne rides second-half run to victory over SBU, 66-52
By Paul Casey Gotham PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Turning hurt into positive. That is how the Duquesne Dukes spent their Saturday afternoon. Less than 72 hours after a late-game collapse, the Dukes used those lessons for their first conference win of the season. Sean Johnson and T.J. McConnell sparked a 13-0 second-half run as the Dukes defeated the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, … [Read more...] about Duquesne rides second-half run to victory over SBU, 66-52