The Duquesne University lacrosse team prepares to face Youngstown State in a nonconference match on Wednesday at Rooney Field. Duquesne (1-10) looks to bounce back from a tough loss to VCU, where standout Gracin Emerson set a program record with 52 assists this season. Youngstown State (2-10) enters the game off a win and will aim to utilize its strong ground ball play, highlighted by Claire Baenziger's consistent scoring.

By the Numbers
  • Gracin Emerson leads Division I with 4.73 assists per game.
  • Emma Raines leads the Dukes with 29 goals, ranking seventh in the Atlantic 10.
  • Duquesne ranks fifth nationally in shot percentage at .511.
State of Play
  • Duquesne has lost 11 of its last 12 games.
  • Youngstown State averages 6.7 goals while allowing 14.9 per game.
  • Both teams have a history of close matches, with all previous encounters decided by four goals or less.
What's Next

Following the matchup with Youngstown State, Duquesne will honor its seniors on Saturday against La Salle, marking a crucial turn in the final weeks of the season. A win is expected to energize the remaining games heading into the Atlantic 10 Championship.

Bottom Line

The performance against Youngstown State will be critical for Duquesne as they strive to build momentum with their season nearing its end. With key players hitting their stride, the Dukes can leverage their offensive strengths to turn their fortunes around.