Duquesne heads to Washington, D.C. to face George Washington on Wednesday, for the final night of a three-game road trip. The Colonials have been plagued by injuries lately, but it will nevertheless be one of the best George Washington teams the Dukes have faced in a while. The Colonials are riding an 11 game home win streak, and they are undefeated this year at the Smith Center. Duquesne, who doesn’t shoot well on the road, will need to shoot better than usual if they want to give themselves ... Read More
Archives for February 2014
PSAC West Hardwood Moment: Conference play heating up
The Division II basketball season is coming into the home stretch, making conference matchups an every day occurrence. After dropping two conference games earlier this season, No. 11 IUP has been flexing its muscles in conference play as they lead the standings with an 8-2 conference record. Here's how the rest of the conference is shaping up: No. 11 IUP 18-2, 8-2 Mercyhurst 11-8, 7-2 Slippery Rock 16-6, 7-3 Gannon 12-8, 7-3 Seton Hill 12-8, 4-6 Pitt-Johnstown 11-9, ... Read More
Panthers stunned at buzzer by Virginia
Trying to rebound from the loss to No. 17 Duke, No, 17 Pitt knew they would have their hands full Super Bowl Sunday with the Virginia Cavaliers. In a battle for second place in the ACC, Virginia, the second leading defensive scoring team in the nation, had success slowing Pitt down just enough and Malcolm Brogdon knocked down a three-pointer with .04 seconds remaining to break a 45-45 tie and give the Cavaliers a 48-45 win and sole possession of second place in the conference. For the ... Read More
Archive: Pittsburgh Sporting News video cast episode 3
If you missed our live show, be sure to check out the full product right here. Our Michael Waterloo, Jon Pennline and Gar Bercury discuss the NFL Hall of Fame, the Penguins, the Super Bowl and A.J. Burnett. Be sure to catch the live show each Sunday at 11 a.m. ... Read More
Crimson Hawk of the Week: Brandon Norfleet
After dropping two PSAC games, the IUP Crimson Hawks have been on a tear. This week was no different as they picked up two more conference wins. Giving them a big lift this week was Brandon Norfleet. Norfleet, a 6-foot-4 sophomore guard, led the way for the Crimson Hawks on both occasions over the past week. In a 91-68 win over Pitt-Johnston, Norfleet scored a career-high and game-high 25 points to go with his six rebounds, five assists, two steals and a block while only committing two ... Read More
Pittsburgh Sporting News Videocast: Episode 3
Our Michael Waterloo, Jon Pennline and Gar Bercury discuss the latest topics from the local scene, as well as the national stage on today's PSN Videocast. ... Read More
Recap: Duquesne 63 LaSalle 71
Duquesne let the game get away from them in the second half in a road loss to LaSalle. The Explorers had their way with Duquesne for the second time this season. For the first time in a while, Duquesne wasn’t in a basketball game that came down to the final minutes – but they certainly would have been happy to be in the situation they were in a week ago against St. Bonaventure. LaSalle forward Steve Zack, who averages a double-double per game, was the high scorer for LaSalle, with 16 ... Read More
Western PA Native Micah Mason Finding his Niche for Duquesne
Many Duquesne fans heard the news April 2, 2013 – Micah Mason, the top 3-point shooter in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) and fourth best in the nation, was transferring to Duquesne, reportedly so he could be closer to home. Many other basketball fans throughout the area knew his name because of the numbers he put up while playing for Highlands High School. After one season in Des Moines, Iowa playing for Drake University, Mason has now brought his fantastic jump shot back to his home ... Read More
Shero will do what’s best for business
Trades are a coin flip for general managers. Some trades work out while others do not. That being said, rental players are not the solution for this club, as we saw last year how that worked out. If the Penguins are going to pull the trigger on a trade or two, these players must be under contract for the foreseeable future. However, the Penguins are under zero pressure to make something happen here. This team isn't struggling; they're not grinding for a playoff spot; they're simply looking for ... Read More