PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Monmouth women's basketball team dropped a non-conference road tilt to Providence, 64-34, on Sunday afternoon.
 
The Friars (2-4, 0-0 Big East) jumped out to an early advantage after shooting an efficient 57 percent from the field in the first quarter to go ahead, 17-6. A Lucy Thomas layup to open the second quarter brought the deficit to single digits, but Providence utilized a lengthy run to build its lead back up and never looked back.
 
Kaci Donovan finished as Monmouth's (2-2, 0-0 MAAC) leading scorer with seven points. Jania Hall tallied five in the scoring column, while Stella Clark, Belle Kranbuhl and Jen Louro chipped in with four apiece.  
 
NOTES AND QUOTES
"Credit Providence as their length and athleticism was disruptive to our offensive rhythm. We will use this as fuel to learn and prepare for the next one and come back ready to fight."
-Head Coach Ginny Boggess
 
-The contest marked the sixth all-time meeting between Monmouth and Providence.  
-The Hawks corralled a season-best 16 offensive rebounds.
-Sakeria Haralson scored her first points of the year.
-The Hawks posted a season low in turnovers.
-It was the fewest number of turnovers in a game for Monmouth since Jan. 30, 2021.
-Alexa Wallace and Saule Kaupyte made their first appearances of the season.
 
NUMBERS CRUNCH
-10 Hawks got into the scoring column opposite the Friars.
-It was the third time in four outings that 10 Hawks scored in the same game.   
-Monmouth assisted on 50 percent of its made baskets.
-Five Hawks recorded a steal.
 
UP NEXT
Monmouth returns to action on Thursday when the Hawks square off against Sacred Heart for a 7 p.m. tip at OceanFirst Bank Center.