INDIANAPOLIS (Interstat) — The Butler women’s basketball team defeated Providence 62-52 in a Big East Conference game Wednesday night at Hinkle Fieldhouse.

Butler built a 40-23 halftime lead and maintained control despite a stronger second-half effort from the Friars. Sabou Gueye led all scorers with 22 points for Providence. Anna Wypych and Saniya Jackson each scored 13 points for the Bulldogs.

Butler improved to 8-10 overall. Providence fell to 9-10. Attendance was 777.