Butler 64, at Providence 73

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Interstat) — In a game defined by runs and resilience, the Providence Friars weathered a late surge from the Butler Bulldogs to secure a 73-64 victory in a Big East women’s basketball matchup Wednesday night at Dunkin’ Center. The contest turned decisively in the final minutes, as Providence executed under pressure at the free-throw line to seal the win. Leading 67-64 with 32 seconds remaining, the Friars’ Orlagh Gormley was fouled and calmly sank both free throws. After a quick Butler layup cut the lead back to three, Providence’s Teneisia Brown was fouled with 16 seconds left and… Read more...