PITTSBURGH (Interstat) — The Duquesne women’s basketball team used a decisive 27-point second quarter to secure a 67-55 victory over Loyola Chicago on Wednesday afternoon at A.J. Palumbo Center.

The Dukes, who led 42-24 at halftime, withstood a late push from the Ramblers. Loyola Chicago outscored Duquesne in the second half but could not overcome the large halftime deficit. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for the Ramblers.

Duquesne improved to 8-16 this season. Loyola Chicago fell to 12-12. Attendance was 3,005.