The Duquesne women’s basketball team is excited to announce it’s 2018-19 promotional schedule. Below are details for many of the exciting events, promotions and themed games that will occur at the A.J. Palumbo Center this season.
Mon. Nov 12 | 5:00 p.m. | vs. Mount St Mary’s
Military Appreciation Day
Show a valid Military ID at the ticket window for a discounted ticket price!
Pre-game Chalk Talk with Head Coach, Dan Burt – Open to All Fans
Wed. Dec 12 | 7:00 p.m. | vs. Central Florida
Faculty & Staff Appreciation
Show your faculty/staff ID at the ticket window for a buy one get one free ticket offer!
Most Valuable Professor Night
Join us as we recognize faculty/staff who our student-athletes have chosen as making a difference in their student-athlete experience at Duquesne!
Take a break
Students, take a break from studying for finals and enjoy the game! Free coffee and donuts before you head back to cramming for that final!
Sat. Dec. 29 | 2:00 p.m. | vs. Pitt
City Game
Alumnae Day
Join us as we welcome back our Alumnae to the game and recognize them at half-time!
Youth Day
Youth teams 8
th grade and under are invited to the game to take part in a pre-game chalk talk and post-game autograph session with the team! Teams of 10 or more can call the Dukes Ticket office at 412-232-DUKE to get a $3 group rate!
Pre-game Chalk Talk with Head Coach, Dan Burt – Open to All Fans
Post-game autographs
Wed. Jan 2 | 7:00 p.m. | vs. Temple
New Year’s Resolution Day
January 2, means New Year’s Resolutions! The most popular New Year’s resolution is personal health and fitness. Exercise more! Two days in, and we have you covered!
Giveaway: Duquesne Sweat Band for fans while supplies last!
More details to come.
Wed. Jan 9 | 5:00 p.m. | vs. Davidson (DH)
Win on “Wins”day!
Fans can enter to win prizes at the marketing table to be given away throughout the game!
Student Giveaway: Enter to win a travel voucher to get your Spring Break plans booked!
Wed. Jan 16 | 7:00 p.m. | vs. Saint Joseph’s
90’s Night
Come out for a night of 90’s music and games! Wear 90’s attire to be entered in to win prizes to bring you back in time!
Student Giveaway: The first 100 students at the game will get a Duquesne Fanny Pack!
Student Organization Contest
Student Clubs and Organizations can bring members and friends and sign in at the marketing table to win money towards their organization! The top three clubs with the highest attendance will win! (Must have a minimum of 15 people to win!)
Hoops and Heels - More details to come.
Sat. Jan 19 | 2:00 p.m. | vs. Richmond
Duke Out Cancer Game – Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Game
Giveaway: First 500 fans will get a Duke Out Cancer T-shirt sponsored by UPMC Cancer Center!
Are you a Breast Cancer Survivor? Email
Morganc8@duq.edu for more information and to secure your free ticket and be a part of the pre-game high-five tunnel!
Pre-game Chalk Talk with Head Coach, Dan Burt – Open to All Fans
Post-game autographs
Sun. Jan 27 | 2:00 p.m. | vs. George Washington
National Girls and Women in Sports Day
Youth 8
th grade and under can register
HERE to take part in a free pre-game sports clinic with our women’s athletic teams! Learn drills and activities from Bowling, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Swim & Dive, Tennis, Track & Field, and Volleyball! Registration will close on Thursday, January 24
th.
More details to come.
Post-game autographs
Sun. Feb 10 | 2:00 p.m. | vs. Dayton
Dance Day (Dukette for a Day)
Youth Dance teams can register for a pre-game dance clinic with the Dukettes! Dancers ages 8-17 are invited to learn dance team tricks and technique, Dukettes choreography, and perform a special halftime routine at the game! Each dancer will also get a Dukette t-shirt to perform in! Cost: $25. For more information or to register, please
CLICK HERE.
Diocese Day
All local Diocese teams are invited to come to the match to partake in a high-five tunnel as the team comes out of the locker room and a pre-game chalk talk with Coach Dan Burt. Tickets for Diocese members are $1.00. To purchase your tickets call the Dukes Ticket office at 412-232-DUKE.
Pre-game Chalk Talk with Head Coach, Dan Burt – Open to All Fans
Post-game autographs
Wed. Feb 13 | 11:00 a.m. | vs. Saint Louis
Education Day
Local elementary and middle schools are invited to take a field trip to our game free of charge! Kids will get to partake in in-game educational activities, interact with our players and coaches, and watch a live Division I women’s basketball game! For more information or to register your school or classroom, email Emelie at
gattie@duq.edu
Sat. Feb 23 | 2:00 p.m. | vs. VCU
Youth Day
Individual youth and youth teams are invited to attend the game to partake in a pre-game chalk talk with Head Coach Dan Burt and a post-game autograph session and skills clinic free of charge! Those who register in advance, will get a free ticket to the game!
CLICK HERE to Register! The deadline to register for free admission is February 21
st.
International Day – Details to come.
Wear Red
Wear Red to the game to get a $1.00 ticket at the door.
Pre-game Chalk Talk with Head Coach, Dan Burt – Open to All Fans
Post-game autographs
Sat. Mar 2 | 4:30 p.m. | vs. St. Bonaventure (DH)
Senior Day
Join us as we recognize our seniors Kadri-Ann Lass, Conor Richardson, Chassidy Omogrosso, and Julijana Vojinovic!
High School Day
Local High School Teams are invited to the game free of charge! To register your team, send your roster to
Morganc8@duq.edu.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL BUS TRIPS
December 5th – Penn State ($25 includes ticket to the game and bus trip!)
- Bus departs from AJ Palumbo Center at 3:00 p.m. and will return to campus directly following the conclusion of the game.
To secure your ticket and to register for the bus,
CLICK HERE.
Questions regarding the trip? Email
morganc8@duq.edu.
*Deadline to secure your seat is November 20th. If bus not filled by this date, trip will be cancelled.
OTHER SEASON-LONG PROMOTIONS
COURT OF DREAMS
Bring your youth basketball team out to the Palumbo Center and play on the same court as the Dukes (pre-game or post-game). Discounted tickets are available! To check game availability call the Dukes Ticket office at 412-232-DUKE.
BALL KIDS
Know a child ages grades three through six? Sign him or her up to be a ball kid at a men’s or women’s basketball game. For more information, or to check on availability visit
www.goduquesne.com/BallKid or email Emelie at Gattie@duq.edu.
NATIONAL ANTHEM
Interested in singing the National Anthem at a Duquesne Women’s Basketball game? Contact
Morganc8@duq.edu with inquiries.
CHALK TALKS WITH DAN BURT DATES
November 12
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December 29
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January 19
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February 10
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February 23
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POST-GAME AUTOGRAPH DATES
December 29th
January 19th
January 27th
February 10th
February 23rd
*Promotions and events may change.
