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Second Half Surge Pushes Pittsburgh Past Duke, 54-29

DURHAM – Pittsburgh used a powerful second half to push past Duke on Saturday afternoon, 54-29, at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium.

The Blue Devils held a 12-7 edge after the first quarter but saw their opponent register 30 points, including 23 unanswered, over the next 17 minutes, to create a 37-19 gap between the teams. Despite recording a field goal and a touchdown to cut into the lead, Duke couldn't overcome the deficit.

Mataeo Durant scampered for a 15-yard rush late in the first quarter to surpass the season 1,000-yard rushing mark.