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Gottstein Leads Eagles Over Providence, 76-66
January 20, 2001 | Women's Basketball
Jan. 20, 2001
PROVIDENCE - Junior Becky Gottstein led five players in double figures as the Boston College women's basketball team snapped its four-game winless streak with a 76-66 victory over Providence this afternoon in front of 1,433 fans in Alumni Hall.
The Eagles took an 11-point lead in the first half, but in a similar fashion to the two teams' second contest last season, the Friars clawed back to trail by only four at the half. Providence's Monika Roberts scored nine straight points for the Friars and then the team went on an 8-2 run to close the half. At the break, BC led 34-30 as Gottstein netted 13 points and senior Jamie Cournoyer grabbed 12 rebounds during the first 20:00 for the Eagles. Roberts led the Friars with 11 points.
The second half opened with a strong defensive effort by the Eagles. Boston College held PC scoreless for the first five minutes of the half and had only given up seven points with 10:00 to play. Holding an eight-point lead with 13:35 to play, Cournoyer netted eight of the team's next 15 points and the Eagles capped a run that gave them a 16-point lead, 56-40, with 7:25 left.
PC's Andrea Horvath and BC's freshman Janelle McManus traded three pointers and, with 5:18 left in the game, BC was able to convert on 12 of 13 free throws to secure the win.
Gottstein led the Eagles with 19 points, while sophomore Alicia Shields tied a career high with 15. McManus netted 14, while Cournoyer and freshman Amber Jacobs each added 12. Cournoyer led all rebounders with 14, tying a career high, and also had three blocks. Roberts led the Friars with a game-high 23 points and added three blocks.
With the win, Boston College improved to 8-9 overall and 2-4 in BIG EAST play. The Eagles will next face Syracuse on Wednesday, Jan. 24 in Syracuse at 7 p.m.
