The Marquette Golden Eagles salvaged the tail end of their two-game homestand Wednesday, outlasting the Providence Friars, 79-74, at the Al McGuire Center.
The Golden Eagles sported a much different look early, starting sophomores Shantelle Valentine and Sandra Dahling and junior Amani Wilborn instead of sophomores Natisha Hiedeman and Allazia Blockton and senior McKayla Yentz.
Wednesday was Dahling’s first career start and Hiedeman, Blockton and Yentz’s first game out of the lineup this season.
“We just needed to change it up and get a sense of urgency,” head coach Carolyn Kieger said. “Nothing wrong with a little friendly competition.