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Duquesne men’s basketball falls victim to standout trio on road
AMHERST, Mass. — Freshman Tre Mitchell tossed in 25 points, Preston Santos and Samba Diallo posted double-doubles and Massachusetts upset Duquesne, 73-64, on Saturday. Duquesne trailed for most of the second half, but the Dukes used a Marcus Weathers layup to pull within 49-46 with 8 minutes remaining. But Diallo...
Pine-Richland grad, Duquesne guard Amanda Kalin posts rare triple-double
After dealing with an injury-shortened freshman season and making measured contributions during her sophomore year, Pine-Richland alum Amanda Kalin finally has emerged as a junior for the Duquesne women’s basketball team. Kalin’s development into a versatile contributor for the Dukes (13-6, 3-3 Atlantic 10 through Jan. 23) was on display...
First Call: Video of Antonio Brown turning himself in; NFL draft tight end emerges
For Friday’s “First Call,” you can watch Antonio Brown turn himself in as he goes to jail. Maybe the Steelers should pay attention to a small conference tight end who is emerging at the Senior Bowl. Pitt and Duquesne hit the road in college hoops. Robert Morris has a big...
Rhode Island stomps Duquesne men’s basketball teamVideo
KINGSTON, R.I. — Fatts Russell had 23 points as Rhode Island routed Duquesne, 77-55, on Wednesday night. Marcus Weathers had 20 points and seven rebounds for the Dukes (15-3, 5-1 Atlantic 10), whose five-game win streak came to an end. Michael Hughes, ranked third nationally in blocked shots, had three...
Mike DeCourcy talks huge night for Duquesne, Pitt hoops; Ben Roethlisberger; Super Bowl
It’s a big night for Western Pennsylvania college basketball on Wednesday. Pitt plays host to Boston College at 9 p.m. Duquesne visits Rhode Island at 7 p.m. And Penn State visits Michigan at 7 p.m. So we turn to college basketball expert Mike DeCourcy from The Sporting News and the...
How can Duquesne gain respect? ‘Shock the world,’ says center Michael HughesVideo
Keith Dambrot will tell anyone who will listen — mainly his players and reporters — Duquesne gets no respect. “I don’t know if the rest of the league thinks we’re good or not,” Duquesne’s coach said Tuesday after practice. “I don’t think they have any fear of Duquesne. “Why should...
Duquesne learns lesson beyond basketball in victory against FordhamVideo
Word reached the Duquesne campus late Tuesday afternoon that freshman basketball player Maceo Austin’s older sister had died. Shock and grief spread throughout the team as the next day’s game against Fordham almost didn’t matter anymore. Coach Keith Dambrot was prepared to play without Austin, who had started all 16...
Duquesne’s Keith Dambrot says team needs to evaluate while winning
Duquesne’s hot start to 2019-20 has started to bring some national attention. At 14-2 (4-0 Atlantic 10), the Dukes received nine AP Top 25 votes this week. Also, ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi isn’t ruling out a potential at-large NCAA tournament bid, if Duquesne wins its fair share of road games...
Surging Duquesne faces Fordham next in bid for 5-0 start in Atlantic 10
Duquesne’s basketball practice Tuesday morning was winding down in typical fashion at Power Center, the Dukes’ temporary on-campus workout facility until their new arena is completed. It was the eve of their next game against Fordham at PPG Paints Arena, where Duquesne (14-2, 4-0 Atlantic 10) will look to continue...
Tim Benz: ESPN analyst says road results could get Duquesne into NCAA Tournament
The 14-2 Duquesne basketball team received nine votes in this week’s AP Top 25 poll. That may not sound like a lot. But it is miles away from where this program was when Keith Dambrot took over as head coach after a 10-22 campaign in 2016-17. The Dukes look to...
Duquesne tops George Washington on road for 4th straight victory
WASHINGTON — Marcus Weathers recorded 13 points and 10 rebounds to lift Duquesne to a 66-61 win over George Washington on Saturday. Michael Hughes had 12 points and four blocks for the Dukes (14-2, 4-0 Atlantic 10), who won their fourth straight game. Tavian Dunn-Martin added 12 points, and Sincere...
How freshman Maceo Austin sets the tone for Duquesne men’s basketballVideo
There are a variety of reasons Duquesne will carry a 13-2 record into George Washington on Saturday. Among them: • Six players average at least nine points, led by junior forward Marcus Weathers (14.4), who is converting 60.6% of his shots. • Point guard Sincere Carry willingly guards the other...
Tim Benz: Marcus Weathers a huge reason for Duquesne’s hot start
Here’s what Saint Louis University basketball coach Travis Ford said about Duquesne forward Marcus Weathers before the two teams tipped off Jan. 2. “I think Weathers has developed into one of the best players in the Atlantic 10,” Ford said. “He’s turned into an elite player. He gives you a...
Duquesne rips Saint Joseph’s for 3-0 start in Atlantic 10
PHILADELPHIA — Marcus Weathers scored 15 points, leading four into double figures, as Duquesne defeated Saint Joseph’s, 78-60, on Wednesday night, holding the Hawks to 29% shooting. Sincere Carry added 14 points and six rebounds for the Dukes, Baylee Steele added 12 and Maceo Austin 11. The Dukes (13-2) have...
Tim Benz: Duquesne looks to stay hot in ‘first’ road game of seasonVideo
The Duquesne men’s basketball team hasn’t played a true road game all season. Then again, they haven’t played a true home game all season either, have they? The first of those two things will change Wednesday night. The other won’t change until next season. Duquesne (12-2) visits St. Joseph’s (3-11)...
Duquesne’s Keith Dambrot seeks improved long-range shootingVideo
Keith Dambrot can diagram plays, teach players the proper way to a beat a ball screen and implore them to play better defense and hit the boards harder. In short, do all those things coaches do while trying to build a winning team. But Duquesne’s coach also knows those backboards...
Duquesne survives Davidson comeback, comes away with victoryVideo
Duquesne has a long road to travel before coach Keith Dambrot can say, “We’re back.” But some of the ingredients were there Sunday when the Dukes defeated Atlantic 10 opponent Davidson, 71-64. The Dukes now stand 12-2 overall, the school’s best start in 48 years, after winning their first two...
Duquesne survives Saint Louis rally to record victory in Atlantic 10 openerVideo
While winning its Atlantic 10 opener against Saint Louis, 73-59, on Thursday night, Duquesne did all the things teams do when they win. • They shot well. Marcus Weathers, who is shooting 74% from the field in the past five games, recorded a career-high 26 points while hitting 8 of...
First Call: Le’Veon Bell’s future with Jets; Antonio Brown vents about Saints; Brandon Saad to Penguins talk
The first “First Call” of 2020 picks up where 2019 left off—a lot of talk about Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell. Both of the former Steelers were in the headlines on New Year’s Day. So we get caught up on the latest ax to grind for A.B. and the latest...
Duquesne men lose 2nd consecutive after early-season run
CLEVELAND — All this traveling appears to be taking its toll on the Duquesne men’s basketball team. The Dukes seemed lifeless Sunday in an 83-61 loss to Marshall in the second game of a doubleheader in the Cleveland Classic at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Duquesne dropped its second consecutive decision to...
Connection between Keith Dambrot, Ron Everhart runs deeper than success at Duquesne
For a brief time this month, Duquesne basketball enjoyed a moment of national attention by receiving a vote to the Associated Press Top 25. It brought back shades of former coach Ron Everhart’s teams that flirted with relevance early in this now-expiring decade. But, really, there has been little to...
Duquesne suffers 1st loss after best start in 66 yearsVideo
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jalen Benjamin scored a season-high 18 points and UAB used two late runs to hand Duquesne its first loss of the season on Sunday, winning 77-68 in the St. Pete Shootout. Tyreek Scott-Grayson added 16 points for the Blazers (8-4), who won their fourth straight. Scott-Grayson...
Duquesne moves to 10-0 after topping Austin Peay, 86-77Video
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Marcus Weathers scored 14 of his career-high 22 points in the second half, and Duquesne improved to 10-0 with an 86-77 win over Austin Peay on Saturday in the St. Pete Shootout. Sincere Carry added 16 points for the Dukes, who are off to the best...
Duquesne transfer Baylee Steele finds perfect landing spot
When Baylee Steele was contemplating the destination of his third Division I school and fourth college overall, plenty of big-time options were available. There was interest from Arizona, Boise State, Kansas State, Oklahoma State, Virginia Tech … and Duquesne. That’s right. Steele, a 6-foot-11, 245-pounder with the ability to make...
Jeff Capel declines to get specific about interruption in Pitt-Duquesne series
For the second week in a row, Duquesne received one voting point (25th) in the Associated Press poll. But the undefeated Dukes (9-0) won’t get a chance to test themselves against their neighbors 2 miles up Forbes Avenue. The old rivals, who have met 87 times, aren’t playing each other...
