The University of Providence women’s basketball program defeated MSU-Northern 75-69 on Feb. 22.

Matt Ehnes of Jared’s Detours captured some moments of the game for The Electric.

The Argos scored the first basket of the game, but a pair of layups on the other end gave the Skylights a 4-2 lead, according to the recap from UP athletics.

Free throws from graduate transfer Ashlee Maldonado tied the game at 17, but a free throw from the Skylights gave MSU-Northern an 18-17 advantage after the first quarter.

A three from sophomore Camryn Cartwright in the second quarter tied the game at 20, according to the UP recap.

MSU-Northern went on an 8-0 run over four minutes to make it 28-20 midway through the second quarter.

The Argos responded with a pair of layups from senior Maddy Dixon and freshman Eliannah Ramirez to cut the lead to four, according to the UP recap.

The Skylights ended the half with a three-pointer to take a 36-28 lead into the break.

The Argos opened the third quarter with four straight behind Dixon and freshman Keanna Salave’a to cut the lead to four.

A jumper from Maldonado made it six in a row for UP, and following a layup from MSU-Northern, a layup from Maldonado made it a two-point game.

The Skylights answered with a 7-0 run but a jumper from Maldonado kept the game within seven.

Layups by Maldonado and Salave’a cut the lead, but a layup from MSU-Northern gave the Skylights a 49-44 lead heading into the fourth.

Salave’a opened the fourth with a pair of free throws but a three on the other end put the Skylights ahead by six.

Each side traded baskets until a three from Maldonado and a layup from Dixon brought the game within one with eight minutes left, according to the UP recap.

UP made an 8-0 run and retook the lead.

MSU-Northern added a free throw to tie the game at 58, but a 6-0 run behind layups from Maldonado and Cartwright gave the Argos a 64-60 lead, according to the UP recap.

Each side added a layup and despite a late run from MSU-Northern, the Argos made their free throws to defeat the Skylights 75-69.

Maldonado led the way with 24 points and Dixon added 19 points.

The Argos play Feb. 24 for the regular season finale against Montana Tech. Tip-off versus the Orediggers is scheduled for 2 p.m. at the McLaughlin Center.