Bluejays Fall to Providence, 61-59

Providence, R.I. - The Creighton women's basketball team suffered a 61-59 loss to Providence in the Friars' Pink Game on Sunday, Feb. 14.

The loss dropped the Bluejays to 12-14 on the season and 6-8 in BIG EAST play, while Providence moved to 5-19 overall and 1-13 in BIG EAST action.

Down 9-8 midway through the first quarter, Creighton appeared to get things rolling on back-to-back three-pointers from junior MC McGrory and sophomore Myah Mellman to claim a 14-9 edge. Providence responded with four straight before sophomore Jade Owens drained a running jumper in the closing seconds to give the Bluejays a 16-13 advantage heading into the second period. Creighton held onto its small edge…