CINCINNATI - Senior Raeshaun Gaffney and freshman Na'Teshia Owens combined for 30 points on Sunday afternoon, leading Xavier to a 67-57 win against Providence. The Musketeers improved to 12-17 (4-14 BIG EAST), while the Friars moved to 12-17 (4-14 BIG EAST).
Xavier jumped out to a nine-point lead at halftime and never trailed for the remainder of the game.
• Xavier showed dominance on the boards by out-rebounding Providence, 42-34. Maddison Blackwell paced the Musketeers on the glass with a game-high 10 rebounds, her 12th career outing with 10 or more rebounds.