PITTSBURGH — #6 Fordham and #3 Duquesne battled through 120 minutes of regulation and overtime before settling for a 1-1 draw in the 2025 Atlantic 10 Championship on Saturday. The Rams, entering as the sixth seed with a 10-6-3 record, matched the third-seeded Dukes' intensity throughout a marathon contest that tested both teams' championship mettle.
Duquesne struck first when Paige Kuisis scored in the 40th minute, assisted by Libby Majka, giving the home side a crucial lead heading into halftime. The goal appeared to position the higher-seeded Dukes favorably in their quest for the conference title. However, Fordham refused to fold, responding with Riley Carroll's equalizer in the 51st minute to level the match and set the stage for a tense second half.
The Dukes dominated possession and created numerous opportunities in the second half, outshooting Fordham 35-19 overall with 15 shots on goal compared to the Rams' eight. Duquesne's aggressive approach generated nine corner kicks to Fordham's two, reflecting their territorial advantage. Despite the pressure, goalkeeper Kyla King made 14 saves to keep Fordham in contention, frustrating Duquesne's relentless attack.
Fordham's defense, anchored by King's stellar performance, absorbed wave after wave of Dukes attacks without breaking. The Rams' compact shape and disciplined positioning limited Duquesne's clear