Duquesne runs over Virginia Lynchburg in home opener
PITTSBURGH — Billy Lucas had two of Duquesne’s four rushing touchdowns, and the Dukes beat Virginia Lynchburg, 56-7, on Saturday for their 14th straight home-opening win.
Lucas only carried it three times for 39 yards. Nine players ran it for Duquesne (2-1), gaining 289 yards. Garrett Owens had a team-high 108 yards and a score, and JaMario Clements added 58 yards and a score.
Spencer DeMedal’s 29-yard interception return gave Duquesne a 17-0 first-quarter lead, and Owens’ 55-yard run was the first of three second-quarter touchdowns for the Dukes.
Ryan Iacone capped the scoring by breaking a tackle near midfield and racing for a 68-yard touchdown with 1 minute, 11 seconds remaining in the fourth before getting surrounded by teammates in the end zone.
Darrius Sample was intercepted two times for Virginia Lynchburg (0-4). The Dragons were held to 131 yards and six first downs.
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