Duquesne University's men's basketball team, the Duquesne Dukes, secured their first NCAA Tournament victory in 55 years by defeating Brigham Young University (BYU) with a score of 71-67. This historic win has propelled the team into the second round of March Madness for the first time since 1969. The victory was celebrated across the university, with a notable reaction from a Duquesne professor, Robert Healy III, who canceled class to allow students to celebrate the momentous occasion. The win and the professor's response have garnered significant attention and praise from various quarters, including public figures and media outlets.
James Madison throttles Wisconsin for first #NCAATournament win since 2013. A look at how the Dukes advanced to set up a matchup with Duke. #MarchMadness https://t.co/ZQx8gSIybJ
No. 12 JMU handles No. 5 Wisconsin for first NCAA tournament win since 1983: How far can the Dukes go? β€΅οΈ https://t.co/I8qtnQLjBJ
No. 12 James Madison makes Round of 32 for first time in 41 years after upsetting No. 5 Wisconsin https://t.co/w4mvP0Zbph
No. 12 JMU handles No. 5 Wisconsin for first NCAA tournament win since 1983: https://t.co/HuqkeHo8Zk
THE DUKES KEEP DANCINGβΌοΈ James Madison heads to the Round of 32 for the first time in 41 years π± https://t.co/aNaM6VzxDj
(12) James Madison upsets (5) Wisconsin π¨ This is JMUβs first appearance in the menβs NCAA Tournament since 2013 and the teamβs first win since 1983. @JMUMBasketball | #MarchMadness https://t.co/CVgZV3z5sl https://t.co/TndqOsoSRS
DUKES STILL DANCING πΊ @JMUMBasketball upsets Wisconsin and advances to the next round! https://t.co/HRDo2tbXBN
JMU! JMU! UNBELIEVABLE! UNBELIEVABLE! THE DUKES PULL OFF THE FIRST 12/5 UPSET OF THE NCAA TOURNAMENT, LEADING WISCONSIN FROM THE TIP! 32 WINS NOW FOR THE DUKES! THEY ARENβT NO FRAUD! ANOTHER BIG TEN WIN, THIS TIME BY DOUBLE DIGITS! 41 YEARS IN THE MAKING! YEAR OF THE DUKES!
The Dukes are on fire π₯ #MarchMadness @JMUMBasketball https://t.co/gLLBji7EsJ
Duquesne professor goes viral after canceling class in honor of March Madness win: 'Go celebrate' https://t.co/P9GtUSNjOj
Congratulations to @DuqMBB on yourΒ first NCAA Tournament win in 55 years! #GoDukes π https://t.co/UpZJBD634Q
The Duquesne Dukes have a professor who canceled class and told all of his student to go celebrate.. Shahtaht @blufftalk π #PMSLive https://t.co/KD3E4Ffqs3
βGo Celebrate. Iβll Figure It Outβ β Duquesne Professor Cancels Class After Dukes Upset BYU #MarchMadness https://t.co/b348RPBsnt https://t.co/b348RPBsnt
Duquesne made history by winning its first NCAA Tournament game since 1969. A school professor is giving Dukes fans time to enjoy it. βClass canceled due to March Madness,β Robert Healy III posted on X. βGo celebrate. Iβll figure it out.β https://t.co/aWedLvSMiR
This Duquesne professor canceled class after the Dukes win today π https://t.co/5VwkfVMRJx
CLASSES CANCELED. Duquesne professor Robert Healy III sent a message to his students after the Dukes beat BYU in the first round. #MarchMadness https://t.co/tvrQCGxWDW
Duquesne students react after the Dukes' won their first NCAA Tournament game since 1969: (via cupkascafe2/IG) https://t.co/JtIq8PKr9G
Gets It: Duquesne Professor Emails His Students That His Class Is Canceled, Go Party For Winning An NCAA Tournament Game Instead https://t.co/e3rML3VIhL https://t.co/v6heLQ8B0E
For the first time since 1969, Duquesne puts their name into the second round of #MarchMadness! π₯ (via @DuqMBB) | @A10MBB https://t.co/1O5IE2asw4
DUKES ADVANCE π @DuqMBB wins their first NCAA tournament game since 1969!! https://t.co/4Ld0b8dnBL
DUKES ADVANCES π @DuqMBB wins their first NCAA tournament game since 1969!! https://t.co/JM4AM4wClD
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 55 YEARS! @DuqMBB shocks @BYUMBB 71-67 π https://t.co/I37s4J1GID
AYYYYYYYEEEEE!!! First tournament win in 55 years! @CoachDambrot π @DuqMBB ππΎππΎππΎππΎππΎ. Keep it going