Dukes Edged by Sharks in NEC Opener

Pittsburgh, Pa. – The Duquesne University football team fell 17-14 to LIU on Saturday at Rooney Field in its NEC opener during Homecoming and Family Weekend. The Dukes (1-4, 0-1 NEC) built a 14-3 lead with 4:33 remaining in the first half before LIU (2-5, 2-0 NEC) answered with a touchdown drive to cut the deficit to 14-10 at halftime. In a defensive battle after the break, the Sharks scored the only points of the second half on a six-play, 88-yard touchdown drive to take a 17-14 lead with 11:29 remaining. LIU held on for the win, fending off a…