PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Interstat) — The Providence women’s basketball team defeated Stonehill 63-51 on Saturday at Dunkin’ Center.

The Friars built a 28-20 halftime lead and maintained control despite a fourth-quarter push from the Skyhawks. Providence dominated inside, scoring 30 points in the paint to Stonehill’s 14, and converted 13 points off turnovers.

Brooke Paquette led all scorers with 15 points for Stonehill. Julia Webster added 12 points and Ella Pelletier scored 10. Ashley Dinges paced Providence with 13 points, and Riley Hamburger contributed 10.

Providence improved to 7-5. Stonehill fell to 3-5.