Completed Event: Women's Basketball at Marquette on February 4, 2026 , Loss , 61, to, 78
Women's Basketball
at Marquette
Final
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Providence College Athletics
Providence Defeats Villanova, 70-59
2/26/2000 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Feb. 26, 2000
Providence, R.I.-Providence (10-15, 5-10 BIG EAST) snapped a nine-game losing streak with 70-59 victory over Villanova (14-12, 7-8 BIG EAST) this afternoon at Alumni Hall.
The Friars led, 37-29, at the half after shooting 45 percent from the floor (13-of-29) and 73 percent from the free throw line (8-of-11) in the first half. Junior Dani Trippany (Massena, N.Y.) netted 12 of her 13 points in the first stanza, while junior Jen Gombotz (Southington, Conn.) scored 10 points and grabbed five rebounds before the break.
The Wildcats fought back in the second half and took the lead at the 11 minute mark, as junior Brandi Barnes (Joppatowne, Md.) hit a jumper to put her squad up, 47-46. Villanova led by as much as six with eight minutes remaining, but PC tied the game at 57 at the 4:41 mark as Gombotz netted a layup off a steal. Gombotz was fouled and made good on the three-point play to put PC up, 58-57.
The Friars then closed out the final four minutes with a 12-2 run, led by junior Monika Roberts (Pittsburg, Calif.), who had nine points in the final minutes of the game.
Gombotz led PC with her team-high 21 points and 12 rebounds for her fifth double-double of the season. Roberts came off the bench for 16 points and 11 boards, while Trippany finished the night with 13 points. Senior Meghan Hinds (Perrysburg, OH) rounded out the top scorers for the Friars with her 12 points.
Barnes led all scorers with her game-high 24 points for Villanova. Freshman Trish Juhline (Havertown, Pa.) registered 13 points, while senior Mary Beth Snell pulled down a career-high 10 rebounds for the 'Cats.
Providence, who outscored their host, 33-30, in the second stanza, scored 30 of their points in the paint, 14 off Villanova's nine turnovers and 11 on fast breaks.
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