RICHMOND, Va. (Interstat) — VCU outscored Duquesne by 14 points in the final quarter to earn a 61-54 women’s basketball victory Sunday at Siegel Center.

The Dukes led 50-43 after three quarters but managed only four points in the fourth. The Rams capitalized with an 18-point period to secure the conference win. Both teams shot 18 of 54 from the floor, but VCU’s 18-for-22 performance at the free-throw line proved decisive. Duquesne shot 9 of 14 on free throws.

Laia Crespin Pastor led VCU with 14 points. Makennah White added 11 for the Rams. The attendance was 995. VCU improved to 6-11 overall, while Duquesne fell to 7-9.