Providence Pulls Away From DePaul to Advance to Quarterfinals

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – A 20-3 run midway through the second quarter and into the third frame made the difference in the second game of Friday’s first round action at Mohegan Sun Arena. No. 7 seed Providence topped No. 10 seed DePaul, 69-55, to advance to Saturday’s quarterfinal against No. 2 seed Villanova at 7 p.m. ET on Peacock/NBCSN.

Providence graduate guard Sabou Gueye led all scorers with 31 points, while sophomore guard Orlagh Gormley (13 points) and graduate forward Tenesia Brown (14p, 14r) joined her in double figures. Junior guard Kate Novik led DePaul with 13 points.

DePaul controlled the early action, taking a 30-23 lead off back-to-back Timm 3-pointers at the 6:31 and 6:15 mark.…