Marquette nearly lost to Providence last night, despite a 17-point lead at halftime; the Golden Eagles, or Golden Gold, or whatever they're called these days, required Krystal Ellis' final layup to end up ahead.

Ellis ended up with 24, PC's Chelsea Marandola with 20. With a better supporting cast, Marandola could end up on national watch lists; she might do so yet.

Marquette improve to 17-2, 5-1 in conference; they have not yet faced UConn nor Rutgers.