PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Interstat) — The Marquette women’s basketball team earned a 69-65 victory over Providence on Sunday at Dunkin’ Center in a Big East Conference game.

The Golden Eagles built a lead with a strong third quarter, outscoring the Friars 21-8 to take a 59-45 advantage into the final period. Providence mounted a late rally with 20 fourth-quarter points but could not complete the comeback. Marquette improved to 18-11 overall, while Providence fell to 14-17.

Despite being outscored 38-20 in the paint, Marquette capitalized on other opportunities to secure the road win. The teams split their regular-season series after Providence’s win earlier this month.