levon1975 wrote:

When Dave needs to sit for a breather, or due to fouls, I think Alex should be the replacement.  He has the strength to defend in the paint, and gives you another offensive weapon on the court. Yes, we are a bit smaller, but more effective than with Big John. This also allows you to play another functional player like Max at the three. This lineup gives you a better chance to compete than a straight substitution of Big John for Dave.

I agree and as Dave was a true hero in this game and for 4 more years! We can’t overlook Alex contribution this year and especially this game. Without his block on the last Richmond possession the ending may not have happened!
Let’s win the tournament!
Go Dukes

https://triblive.com/sports/a-rare-4-year-1-school-player-david-dixon-sets-record-for-most-wins-in-duquesne-uniform/

Thanks Dave for incredible career and more to come
Go Dukes

BluffHunter wrote:

SkepticAl wrote:

THAT FINISH should be #1 on ESPN's top plays

Ended up being #5 on sportscenter today.

TG is one of the quickest guards ever to play for Dukes
Other ones

Norm Nixon
Mike James
James Hargrove
Derrick Colter
Jimmie Clark
Willie Somerset
Aaron Jackson
Any others ?
Go Dukes

Motor wrote:

https://bustingbrackets.com/keys-to-the-game-duquesne-looks-to-extend-win-streak-to-5-games-at-home-vs-la-salle-basketball
Some more press Thristian Freeman

Thanks ClK
This question answer probably is known but is there a possibility that TG could have another year of eligibility due to a Juco rule giving one back?
Wishful thinking

Trib Article for Jake
Also insightful on Dru
https://triblive.com/sports/with-dimichele-finally-healthy-and-defense-ramping-up-duquesne-looking-like-a-10-title-team-of-https://triblive.com/sports/with-dimichele-finally-healthy-and-defense-ramping-up-duquesne-looking-like-a-10-title-team-of-2024/

https://www.on3.com/sites/pitt-sports-news/news/duquesne-continues-to-climb-a-10-standings/
PSN report

https://bustingbrackets.com/atlantic-10-basketball-ranking-of-top-55-players-in-the-heart-of-the-2025-26-season-basketball

What an awesome game. Great plays by all the guys. TG and JW are going to be all conference players.
What a great Christmas and new Years Gift to all the Dukes players fans and alumni’s

Go Dukes 2026 will be amazing too

Thanks CLK downloaded

Wow! Well deserved

https://atlantic10.com/news/2025/11/10/guinyard-earns-mens-basketball-under-armour-player-of-the-week-lewis-draws-rookie-laurels.aspx

Great opening Night
I loved how the players tried to get others involved in offense.

Things to work on
1. Turnovers despite fast pace let’s try to get that number down to 12
2. Let’s look to get the ball down low even more with the horses down there even the kick outs for threes will improve
3. Defense loved the Intensity but would like to see some zone mixed in maybe a 1-3-1 zone trap and how about some full court pressure
4. Run the high low offense a bit more especially since we are seeing 2 bigs on court frequently

Go Dukes take down Sacred Heart

CLK wrote:

Only 9 posters dare to make a prediction? I didn't realize how much of a draw the no expense paid trip to McKeesport was in prior years until now. You still have time.

One more week to Get On The Record.

I heard from an insider that a dinner for 2 at Eat n Park has been added as an additional incentive 💰

Styles1229 wrote:

Styles1229 wrote:

Quick note on Hugley getting tossed.  I was very concerned when I heard that but I rewatched the game and noted:  a VT was charged a technical on the very first basket for a minor taunting action.  Then, Hugley and a VT player got tangled up trying to get position and some very minor shoving happened - both players were given a technical. I’ve seen that type of play a 100 times and only about 20% of the time you’ll get a technical for it. In a game that was especially chippy (this was not) you call the T every time but in that case it could have gone as a no call and nobody would have complained. The last T was after he hit a 3, he made the “shooting gun” hand gesture.  That’s an automatic T and very poor judgement.

I felt better about his “mind set” after watching. He needs to be better but I didn’t see a Chad Baker type loose cannon at all

The more I think about it, I believe the refs were doing what they should be doing in an exhibition game. Getting the guys ready for how games can be called and making sure the players know so they are ready for the regular season

Thanks Styles for your observation I was kinda worried also but not so much now.
Do you have a link to watch the replay?
Appreciated