The Duquesne University lacrosse team is set to celebrate Senior Day this Saturday, hosting La Salle at Rooney Field. Both teams are struggling in the Atlantic 10, with Duquesne holding a record of 1-11 (0-6 A-10) and La Salle at 3-11 (0-6 A-10). In their last game, Duquesne narrowly lost to Youngstown State 13-11, marking an ongoing challenge for the Dukes as they strive for their first conference win. Key players include junior Gracin Emerson, leading the nation in assists per game, and senior Emma Raines, who boasts the top shot percentage. The pregame ceremony to honor the six seniors will start at 11:50 a.m.

By the Numbers
  • Gracin Emerson leads Division I with 4.58 assists per game.
  • Emma Raines has 30 goals this season, ranking eighth in the Atlantic 10.
State of Play
  • Duquesne has lost six straight conference games.
  • La Salle is also seeking its first A-10 win with nine consecutive losses.
What's Next

After Senior Day, Duquesne will face George Washington for their road finale, looking to end the season on a positive note.

Bottom Line

As the Dukes honor their seniors and fight for a conference win, their performance on Saturday could set the tone for the remainder of the season and future rebuilding efforts.