Providence College Athletics
Tuesday, October 29
Providence, R.I.
7:00 PM
Providence College
66
vs
39
Southern Connecticut State University
Women's Hoops Defeats Southern Connecticut In Exhibition Play, 66-39
10/29/2024 9:18:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Friars officially open the 2024-25 season Monday, Nov. 4 against Mercy University.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence College women's basketball team defeated Southern Connecticut, 66-39, in an exhibition game at Alumni Hall in Providence, R.I. on Tuesday, Oct. 29.
GAME FLOW / NOTES:
• The Friars started the game on a 7-0 run and extended their lead to 19-3 with 2:26 remaining in the first quarter.
• Providence led 23-7 at the conclusion of the first quarter.
• The Friars pushed their lead to 21 (34-13) with 4:12 remaining in the second quarter.
• Providence took a 38-20 lead into the locker room at halftime.
• Emily Archibald and Grace Efosa each recorded double figures in the first half. Archibald tallied 12 points, while Efosa netted 10.
• The Friars used a 14-0 run during a four-minute span in the third to gain a 57-24 lead (4:04).
• SCSU closed the third with a 7-0 spurt to get within 57-31 at the break.
• Providence outscored the Owls 9-8 in the fourth quarter to take a 66-39 victory.
• Archibald paced three Friars in double figures with 14 points and also added a team-high eight rebounds.
• Efosa finished with 13 points and freshman Orlagh Gormley chipped in 11 points and and seven boards.
• Kylee Sheppard returned to the court after missing the final 28 games of the 2023-24 campaign to record nine points, seven rebounds and four assists.
WHAT'S NEXT:
• The Friars officially open the 2024-25 season on Monday, Nov. 4 against Mercy University. The game will tipoff at 7:00 p.m. at Alumni Hall in Providence, R.I.
• Follow the Friars on social media: X (@ProvidenceWBB) and Instagram (providencewbb).
• To purchase tickets, please click the following link: Providence College Women's Basketball Tickets
- GO FRIARS! -
GAME FLOW / NOTES:
• The Friars started the game on a 7-0 run and extended their lead to 19-3 with 2:26 remaining in the first quarter.
• Providence led 23-7 at the conclusion of the first quarter.
• The Friars pushed their lead to 21 (34-13) with 4:12 remaining in the second quarter.
• Providence took a 38-20 lead into the locker room at halftime.
• Emily Archibald and Grace Efosa each recorded double figures in the first half. Archibald tallied 12 points, while Efosa netted 10.
• The Friars used a 14-0 run during a four-minute span in the third to gain a 57-24 lead (4:04).
• SCSU closed the third with a 7-0 spurt to get within 57-31 at the break.
• Providence outscored the Owls 9-8 in the fourth quarter to take a 66-39 victory.
• Archibald paced three Friars in double figures with 14 points and also added a team-high eight rebounds.
• Efosa finished with 13 points and freshman Orlagh Gormley chipped in 11 points and and seven boards.
• Kylee Sheppard returned to the court after missing the final 28 games of the 2023-24 campaign to record nine points, seven rebounds and four assists.
WHAT'S NEXT:
• The Friars officially open the 2024-25 season on Monday, Nov. 4 against Mercy University. The game will tipoff at 7:00 p.m. at Alumni Hall in Providence, R.I.
• Follow the Friars on social media: X (@ProvidenceWBB) and Instagram (providencewbb).
• To purchase tickets, please click the following link: Providence College Women's Basketball Tickets
- GO FRIARS! -
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