ALTOONA, PA - Duquesne swept Saint Francis U on Saturday to up its NEC record to 16-5 and clinch second place in preparation for the NEC Championship scheduled for March 19-21.

The Dukes opened Saturday's play at Holiday Bowl in Altoona, Pa. with a 974-947 win in the traditional round behind a 247 from sophomore Kiearra Saldi. Junior Jessica Cadez had a 197 and freshman Shannon Small added a 186 for Duquesne.

DU went on to post a 992-947 baker win and took the best-of-seven baker round 4-2 after dropping the first game.

The Dukes finished NEC play with 10 consecuctive wins.

Further details regarding next week's championship will be released by the NEC this week.

NEC FINAL REGULAR SEASON STANDINGS

1. Fairleigh Dickinson	19-2
2. DUQUESNE	16-5
3. Sacred Heart	15-6
4. LIU	10-11
5. Mount St. Mary's	9-12
6. Saint Francis Brooklyn	7-14
7. Saint Francis U	7-14
8. Wagner	1-20

VS. SAINT FRANCIS U (3-0)
Saturday, Mar. 6

Traditional
974-947 (W)
Kiearra Saldi with a team-high 247. Jessica Cadez adds a 197.

Baker
992-947 (W)

Baker best-of-seven
4-2 (W)
159-225 (L); 211-167 (W); 186-168 (W); 168-178 (L); 215-203 (W); 215-136 (W)