Marquette 89, Providence 40
The host Golden Eagles scored 56 points between the second and third quarters to pull away from Providence and claim the first BIG EAST win of the season in Friday’s opener. Jordan King and Selena Lott tied for the game high with 18 points apiece, leading Marquette (2-1) which shot 50 percent (33-66) from the field. The Friars (2-3) were led by Kyra Spiwak’s 10 points, while Olivia Orlando chipped in eight rebounds and five assists. Spiwak scored in double figures for the third time in the last five games for PC.