Providence 52, at Butler 62

INDIANAPOLIS (Interstat) — A frigid offensive start proved too deep a hole for Providence to escape as Butler capitalized on early momentum to secure a 62-52 victory in a Big East women’s basketball game Wednesday night at a sparsely attended Hinkle Fieldhouse. The Bulldogs, improving to 8-10 overall, seized control with a dominant first half, building a 40-23 lead by intermission. Providence, which fell to 9-10, managed just nine points in the opening quarter and shot a dismal 20 for 59 from the field for the game. Butler’s efficient offense, which hit 25 of 47 shots and 8 of 16… Read more...