PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Interstat) — Villanova led from start to finish in an 85-55 rout of Providence in a Big East women’s basketball game Sunday at Dunkin’ Center.

The Wildcats established control with a 24-point first quarter and maintained a double-digit advantage throughout. Villanova’s defense was stifling, generating 24 points off turnovers while holding the Friars to just 10 in that category. Villanova also held a 32-24 edge in points in the paint.

The victory improved Villanova to 14-3 overall this season. Providence fell to an even 9-9. An announced crowd of 816 attended the game.