Marquette Wire · Jan 5, 2020
Strong second half defense leads Marquette over Providence
Photo by John Steppe Lauren Van Kleunen (42) fights for a ball in Marquette's 85-46 win over Providence last season at the Al McGuire Center Dec. 29, 2018.Marquette women’s basketball defeated the Providence Friars 60-50, ending its two-game losing streak Sunday afternoon.
This victory also marks the first BIG EAST win for head coach Megan Duffy.
The Golden Eagles got off to a quick start early in the first quarter but trailed off near the end, shooting just 36%. Despite poor shooting and committing seven turnovers, MU went into the second quarter leading 10-7.