Dukes Outlast Rams to Split Weekend Series

Kingston, RI. – The Dukes withstood a late rally by Rhode Island to snap their four-match losing streak with a 3-2 victory Saturday afternoon in Atlantic 10 action inside Keaney Gymnasium. With the win, the Duquesne volleyball team improves to 13-7 (.650) overall and 4-5 (.444) in conference play. WEATHER THE STORM Rhode Island refused to go quietly, winning the third and fourth sets to force a decisive fifth set. Duquesne responded with a strong performance in the final frame, posting a .524 hitting percentage with 12 kills. The two teams traded the opening 10 points before the Rams grabbed…