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Thursday, November 21, 2024

No. 23 Providence Tops Butler, 79-58, Wednesday Night

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Eric Hunter Jr | Butler University

Eric Hunter Jr | Butler University

No. 23/21 Providence shot 56 percent from the field in taking a 79-58 win over Butler Wednesday night at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Rhode Island.

With the result, Butler is now 11-11 on the season and 3-8 in BIG EAST play. Providence improve to 16-5 (8-2 BIG EAST).

HOW IT TRANSPIRED:

  • Providence used a 13-0 run to turn a Butler 16-9 lead into a Friars' 22-16 advantage with 8:45 remaining in the first half.
  • After Butler got within two with five minutes to play in the first half, Providence closed the opening 20 minutes on a 10-2 run to take a 36-26 halftime lead.
  • Providence scored eight of the first nine points after halftime to take a 17-point lead, and the Bulldogs would not get closer than 15 the rest of the way.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:

  • Providence went 30-for-54 from the field to register 55.6-percent shooting; the Friars shot 50 percent in the first half before shooting at a 61-percent clip in the second half.
  • PC scored 48 of their points in the paint.
  • The Friars had a 42-24 rebounding advantage.
  • Bryce Hopkins led Providence with 16 points; he was one of four Friars in double figures.
  • Devin Carter had a double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds.
  • Eric Hunter Jr. led Butler with 12 points; Jayden Taylor added 10.
  • Butler shot 38-percent from the field.
OF NOTE:

  • Manny Bates returned to action for Butler after missing the last three games (knee).
  • Freshman Connor Turnbull had six points on two three-pointers. He has made his last six attempts from three-point range.
  • Providence won the first match-up between the two teams this season, 72-52, Dec. 29 at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
UP NEXT: The Bulldogs return home to host Seton Hall Saturday. Tickets are still available for the 4 p.m. tip at Hinkle Fieldhouse, which will also air on FS1.

Original source can be found here.

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