Northeastern 45, at Providence 50

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Interstat) — In a defensive struggle defined by missed shots and turnovers, the Providence Friars held off a late surge from the Northeastern Huskies to secure a 50-45 victory in a non-conference women’s basketball game Tuesday afternoon at a sparsely attended Dunkin’ Center. The game, played before an announced crowd of 1,108, was a battle of attrition from the opening tip. Both teams combined to shoot under 37 percent from the floor and committed 30 total turnovers, with offensive execution at a premium throughout the contest. Providence, which improved to 3-1, was carried by a dominant performance from… Read more...