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Big East Tournament - Recap - Butler Defeats Providence 75-69
Providence was scorched by Pierre Brooks II for 25 points as Butler defeated them 75-69 in NCAA action on Wednesday.
Butler was the ATS victor, as they covered the -1.5-point spread as a favorite.
Butler got 16 points from Jahmyl Telfort and another 9 points from Landon Moore. Finley Bizjack contributed 3 assists, while Pierre Brooks II cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Providence got a 20-point performance from Bensley Joseph, who was supported by 16 points from Oswin Erhunmwunse. Jayden Pierre had 5 assists in a losing cause for Providence, while Oswin Erhunmwunse grabbed 11 rebounds.
Butler led at halftime, 39-32.
Providence had a 51-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.