Feb. 28, 2009

Final Stats

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Lindsay Schrader scored 18 points, including the 1,000th of her career, and Ashley Barlow hit two key 3-pointers in the second half to spark a Notre Dame rally and the No. 23 Irish beat Providence 65-56 on Saturday.

Notre Dame (20-7, 9-6 Big East) and Providence were tied at 41 when Barlow made consecutive 3-pointers and then scored on a layup after her steal.

Natalie Novosel's basket capped a 10-0 run as the Irish built a 51-41 lead and sealed the win.

Becca Bruszewski added 16 for the Irish who are 17-0 all-time against Providence.

Chelsea Marandola led Providence (10-18, 4-10) with 15.