The Duquesne women's basketball team faced a challenging loss against La Salle, ending with a score of 77-61. Despite a strong effort early in the second half to close the gap, the Dukes struggled with inconsistencies in execution and defense. Coach Dan Burt highlighted critical mistakes and low basketball IQ as ongoing issues for the team, which now stands at 7-15 overall and 0-11 in conference play. The defeat reflects a pattern of unmet expectations for the program as they prepare for a much-needed bye week.

By the Numbers
  • Duquesne has lost 11 consecutive conference games, with a current record of 0-11 in A-10 play.
  • Alexis Bordas led the Dukes with 22 points, marking her sixth 20-point game of the season.
  • La Salle shot 53.3% from three-point range (8-of-15) in the game.
  • Duquesne's Harriet Ford achieved her fifth double-double of the season with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
State of Play
  • Duquesne trails in the A-10 standings, struggling to find momentum during the season.
  • La Salle’s victory was characterized by a strong shooting performance, especially from three-point range.
  • Key Dukes players, including Bordas and Blackford, have shown individual scoring prowess despite the team's overall struggles.
What's Next

Duquesne will take a week off to regroup and reflect before facing St. Bonaventure on February 7, where they will aim to turn their fortunes around in conference play.

Bottom Line

The Dukes are in a critical phase of their season, needing to recalibrate strategies and improve execution to break their conference slump. Strong individual performances exist, but cohesive teamwork and smarter play are essential for a turnaround.