Marshall women’s basketball fell to a 3-3 record on Sunday after suffering a loss to Duquesne at home.
The Cam Henderson Center played host to Sunday’s matchup, with the visiting Dukes of Duquesne taking charge early and clinging onto the lead throughout the game. Jumping out to a 19-10 lead over the hometown Herd, the Dukes put the pressure on early. Marshall performed better in the second quarter but trailed by 13 at the half.
Coming into the third quarter, Marshall needed a spark. Luckily, the team matched the Dukes blow-for-blow for most of the quarter, keeping a chance of a comeback in reach heading into the final quarter.