PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Interstat) — The Providence women’s basketball team edged Northeastern 50-45 in a non-conference game Tuesday afternoon at Dunkin’ Center.

The Friars led by nine at halftime and maintained a narrow advantage throughout the second half. Sabou Gueye led all scorers with 21 points for Providence. Yirsy Quéliz scored 11 points for the Huskies, who mounted a second-half push but fell short.

With the win, Providence improved to 3-1. Northeastern dropped to 1-4. An announced crowd of 1,108 attended the game.