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Megan Zullo of the University of Massachusetts, left, begins a pass to Shakia Robinson, right, while being defended by Orsi Szecsi of Duquesne Wednesday at the Mullins Center.

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Shakia Robinson of the University of Massachusetts, center, shoots against Wumi Agunbiade of Duquesne Wednesday at the Mullins Center.

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Dee Montgomery of the University of Massachusetts, left, keeps control of the ball against Vanessa Abel of Duquesne Wednesday at the Mullins Center.

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Cerie Mosgrove of the University of Massachusetts, center, looks to pass under pressure from Alex Gensler of Duquesne, right, and another defender Wednesday at the Mullins Center.

The University of Massachusetts women's basketball team was a buzzer-beating shot away from an upset and perhaps its biggest win of the season Wednesday.

But Duquesne's Alex Gensler's running 3-pointer from well behind the line banked in as time expired to force overtime.

The Dukes controlled the extra session and edged UMass, 82-79, Tuesday at the Mullins Center.

Dee Montgomery (13 points, seven assists, six rebounds) hit two free throws with two seconds left in regulation to stretch UMass' lead to 73-70. But Duquesne inbounded to Gensler (27 points) just before halfcourt and she drove in for her dramatic shot.

Cerie Mosgrove led UMass (6-17, 2-6 Atlantic 10) with 21 points and 13 rebounds, while Jasmine Watson added 18 points and nine rebounds.

Vanessa Abel had 18 for the Dukes (19-3, 6-1 A-10).