Boston College 61, at Providence 70

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Interstat) — A dominant second-quarter surge propelled the Providence women’s basketball team to a 70-61 victory over Boston College on Saturday afternoon at a sparsely attended Dunkin’ Center. The Friars, who improved to 2-1, erased an early deficit by outscoring the Eagles 24-11 in the second period, turning a six-point hole after the first quarter into a seven-point halftime lead they would not relinquish. Providence’s offense found its rhythm in the frame, capitalizing on a stretch of sloppy play from Boston College. Sabou Gueye was the catalyst for the Friars, delivering a commanding double-double with 16 points and… Read more...