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Marcus Weathers scores 26 as Duquesne completes sweep of Saint Louis
ST. LOUIS — Marcus Weathers tied his career high with 26 points as Duquesne beat Saint Louis, 82-68, on Wednesday night. The first time he scored 26 points was in a 73-59 win over Saint Louis on Jan. 2. Weathers hit 11 of 13 foul shots. He added eight rebounds....
Duquesne’s Keith Dambrot works closely with players to tap potential, regulate passion 
Long after the end of practice Tuesday morning — while most of his teammates were catching a snack or perhaps a nap before the flight to St. Louis — Duquesne’s Marcus Weathers was working on his jump shot. Never mind that he leads the Dukes in scoring (14.5 per game),...
Duquesne holds off late rally by La Salle to get crucial A-10 win
If Duquesne was to keep pace with the Atlantic 10 leaders Sunday, a victory was a must. Mission accomplished. Marcus Weathers scored 18 points, and Duquesne held off a furious La Salle rally to come away with a 71-69 victory at PPG Paints Arena. It ended a three-game losing streak...
Duquesne looks to end 3-game skid as it prepares to face LaSalle
After a down year in which the Atlantic 10 was hard-pressed to place more than one team in the NCAA Tournament, some pundits have predicted as many as four NCAA bids for the conference. Entering Saturday’s games, the A-10 was tied with the West Coast Conference for the second-most teams...
Duquesne hopes improved 3-point shooting can prove difference 
He once shot 49% from 3-point range in a season at Pitt, where he is the school record-holder with 297 long-range makes. So, when Duquesne assistant Ashton Gibbs talks about life behind the arc, it’s a good bet players are listening. With a high seed in the Atlantic 10 Tournament...
Duquesne’s Keith Dambrot makes plea for increased fan support
In a season where the displaced Duquesne basketball team is playing so-called home games in three different venues around Allegheny County, a crowd of 7,001 showed up Wednesday night at PPG Paints Arena. It was loud. It was engaged. And many of those in attendance made the four-hour drive from...
Game Photos: Duquesne drops close game to No. 7 Dayton
Duquesne fell short on Wednesday night against No. 7 Dayton, losing 73-69 at PPG Paints Arena. The Dukes play a compelling game, rallying from 19- and 11-point deficits in the second half to trail, 71-69, in the final 34 seconds. “I’m never going to be happy when fans are happy...
No moral victories for Duquesne in close loss to No. 7 Dayton 
Keith Dambrot likes to smile, have fun, tell a few jokes. But he’d be the first to take issue with any Duquesne fan in the crowd of 7,001 who left PPG Paints Arena on Wednesday night feeling good about the Dukes’ 73-69 loss to No. 7 Dayton. The game turned...
First Call: Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski explains outburst; Ray Lewis endorses Steelers’ Hall of Fame candidates
In Wednesday’s “First Call,” Mike Krzyzewski explains his odd outburst at his own student section during a win over Pitt Tuesday. Pitt football loses a legend. Shaquille O’Neal discusses the loss of Kobe Bryant. Ray Lewis and Rod Woodson endorse both Troy Polamalu and Alan Faneca for the Hall of...
Duquesne aims for improved shooting against No. 7 Dayton 
When Duquesne plays No. 7 Dayton on Wednesday night at PPG Paints Arena, the Dukes’ most challenging opponent won’t be the Flyers or their future NBA first-round draft choice, Obi Toppin. Actually, the Dukes (15-4, 5-2 Atlantic 10) have been fighting a more stubborn foe the past few weeks: the...
First Call: Diamondbacks bask in Starling Marte trade; Montana’s advice for Brady; big games for Pitt and Duquesne
In Tuesday’s “First Call,” Arizona is celebrating the Starling Marte trade in a way we might not like. Joe Montana has advice for Tom Brady. LeSean McCoy talks about his reduced role. Jeff Capel’s return to Duke. And stunning numbers for Duquesne’s big game Wednesday. Hey! You can’t do that!...
Tim Benz: Duquesne coach shares his memories of playing in NBA against Kobe Bryant 
How many charges do you think a guy takes by the time he makes it to the NBA? Hundreds probably. Thousands, maybe? Of them, how many do you think a player actually remembers? Well, Duquesne assistant basketball coach Carl Thomas certainly has one that stands out. Because it came from...
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 team 
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 Hughes 
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 Fordham 
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 basketball 
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...


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