ncaab Game Recap
Big East Tournament - Butler Bulldogs vs Providence Friars Wrap - Providence Wins 80-57
Providence cruised to victory on Wednesday, running Butler out of the gym and running up a 80-57 score at Madison Square Garden.
Providence won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -1.5-point spread as favorites.
Providence got 19 points from Maliek White and another 18 points from Alpha Diallo. Maliek White contributed 5 assists, while Alpha Diallo cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Butler got 14 points from Jordan Tucker in a losing cause and another 12 points from Aaron Thompson. Aaron Thompson contributed 6 assists for them, while Nate Fowler had 5 rebounds.
Providence was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Providence as they grabbed 31 boards, while Butler only had 23