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Ellis scores 24 as Marquette holds on vs. Providence
Jan 20, 2007 - 10:12 PM PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (Ticker) -- Krystal Ellis scored on a driving layup with 11 seconds as No. 19 Marquette held off pesky Providence, 79-77, in Big East Conference action.Ellis scored 24 points, made five 3-pointers and added seven assists and Christina Quaye contributed 16 points and seven rebounds for Marquette (17-2, 5-1 Big East), which had a 19-point lead late in the first half.
Chelsea Marandola and Shauna Snyder scored 20 points each for Providence (12-7, 2-4), which shot 49 percent (30-of-61) but could not hold a four-point lead with 1:37 remaining in the contest.
Providence freshman Kendria Holmes put the Friars on top, 77-76, with a driving layup with 21 seconds remaining before Ellis responded for the Golden Eagles.
Holmes missed a potential game-winning layup with seconds remaining for Providence. Marquette's Danielle Kamm grabbed the rebound and was fouled as time expires. She split two free throws to secure the victory.
- NCAA WOMENS BB
FINAL 1ST 2ND TOTAL
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MARQUETTE (19) 45 34 79
PROVIDENCE 28 49 77 FINAL
Jan 20 3:52 PM - NCAA WOMENS BB
MARQUETTE (19) 45
PROVIDENCE 28 HALFTIME
Jan 20 2:43 PM
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