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
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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
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
Monteiro Powers Dukes Past Bowling Green, 86-76
Courtesy of Gouquesne.com. PITTSBURGH - B.J. Monteiro scored a career-high 28 points and T.J. McConnell tied his career best with 20 as Duquesne rallied from a 12-point first half deficit to defeat Bowling Green 86-76 at the Palumbo Center. The Dukes handed out a season-high 24 assists in upping their record to 8-5. A'uston Calhoun and Scott Thomas scored 24 and 20 … [Read more...] about Monteiro Powers Dukes Past Bowling Green, 86-76
La Salle rallies late but falls to Pitt, 73-69
Courtesy of GoExplorers.com. PITTSBURGH, Pa. - Senior Earl Pettis led all scorers with 22 points and La Salle trailed #17/16 Pitt by just two points with 1:23 to play but couldn't overcome the Panthers late and fell 73-69 on Tuesday at the Pedersen Events Center. The contest was the second of four in the Philly Hoop Group Classic. The Explorers were looking to be just … [Read more...] about La Salle rallies late but falls to Pitt, 73-69