PITTSBURGH - Holding a slim 18-17 lead over visiting Central Michigan, Duquesne scored six of the final seven goals of the game en route to a 24-18 victory over the Chippewas on Friday afternoon at Arthur J. Rooney Field. The Dukes improve to 5-1 on the season while Central Michigan drops to 2-5 with the loss. HOW IT HAPPENED A back-and-forth first half saw the Chippewas take a 12-11 lead heading into the locker room. Central Michigan held a 14-12 edge before Duquesne responded with four straight goals to gain a 16-14 advantage with just over 20 minutes remaining. After the Chippewas answered with a score, Sarah Kollhoff and Maddie Hart each netted goals to put the Dukes ahead 18-15. Central Michigan registered two consecutive goals to shrink the deficit to 18-17. Duquesne would counter with six of the next seven goals, including three from Rilee Bradshaw and a pair from Hart o secure the 24-18 win. KEY STATS Duquesne's 24 goals represented a season high. The Dukes' previous season high was 23 set against Detroit Mercy. Duquesne outshot the Chippewas 56-23 including 44-22 on shots on goal. The Dukes held a 26-18 advantage on draw controls with a 16-4 edge in the second half. Duquesne also picked up 25 ground balls compared to Central Michigan's 15. Maddie Hart recorded a career-high seven goals for the Dukes. Hart matched a single-game program record with 13 draw controls. She set this school record last season vs. Niagara. Michaela Connolly tallied four goals and an assist for Duquesne while also racking up a team-high five ground balls. Courtney Battles finished with a hat trick to go with an assist. Rilee Bradshaw recorded her fourth-straight hat trick, with all three goals coming in the last 9:59 of the contest. Sarah Kollhoff and Haley Matthai each netted a pair of goals while Matthai registered a team-high three caused turnovers. Lauren Bonino picked up her first collegiate win in the cage with four saves. NEXT UP Duquesne opens Atlantic 10 play next Friday, March 22 at VCU at 4 p.m. ET.