Dec. 11, 2009

PITTSBURGH - The Duquesne University Department of Athletics announced today that the men's basketball regular season finale against Fordham has been moved to Friday, March 5.

The Atlantic 10 game, which was originally scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 6 at the Palumbo Center, will tip at noon. The game falls during Duquesne's Spring Break which runs from March 1-6.

The move was made to better accommodate Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League high school final playoff games that are scheduled for the Palumbo Center March 5-6.

In addition to "Businessman Special" ticket prices. The game will also serve as Duquesne's Fan Appreciation Day with numerous giveaways throughout the game. Additional details about events around the game will be available at www.GoDuquesne.com.

Due to the unique date and start time for the Fordham game, Duquesne will hold Senior Day on Sunday, Feb. 21 against Dayton.