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Providence Defeats Butler 71-70 - Recap
Providence got 22 points from Nate Watson en route to a 71-70 victory over Butler on Sunday at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
Bettors who backed Providence were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -3.0.
Providence got 18 points from Jared Bynum and another 15 points from Noah Horchler. Jared Bynum contributed 5 assists, while Noah Horchler cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Butler got 17 points from Chuck Harris in a losing cause and another 16 points from Aaron Thompson. Aaron Thompson contributed 4 assists for them, while Bo Hodges had 8 rebounds.
Providence was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Providence won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-27.
Providence heads into a battle against Xavier. Butler, meanwhile, will have their next action against Seton Hall.