Providence pulls away in 2nd half, beats Butler 70-60
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Kyron Cartwright scored 16 of his 18 points in the second half to help Providence beat Butler 70-60 on Monday night.
Providence trailed 29-25 at halftime but made its first eight shots of the second half. Alpha Diallo scored five straight Friar points and Cartwright went on a personal 7-0 run for a 38-31 lead. Cartwright's eighth assist of the game went to a cutting Rodney Bullock for a two-handed slam, giving the Friars a 50-38 advantage.
Jalen Lindsey added 13 points, Bullock had 12 points and eight boards, and Diallo scored 10 -- all in the second half -- for Providence (13-6, 4-2 Big East), which won its third straight conference game. Cartwright had 11 of Providence's 15 assists.
Kamar Baldwin scored 25 points on 9-of-22 shooting for Butler (13-7, 3-4). Baldwin was 4 of 7 from distance but the Bulldogs were just 6 of 24 (25 percent).
Game Information
- Referees:
- Tim Nestor
- James Breeding
- Matt Potter
2024-25 Big East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's | 10-1 | - | 19-3 |
| Marquette | 9-2 | 1 | 18-4 |
| Creighton | 9-2 | 1 | 16-6 |
| UConn | 8-3 | 2 | 16-6 |
| Georgetown | 5-6 | 5 | 14-8 |
| Xavier | 5-6 | 5 | 13-9 |
| Villanova | 5-6 | 5 | 12-10 |
| Providence | 5-6 | 5 | 11-11 |
| Butler | 2-9 | 8 | 9-13 |
| Seton Hall | 1-9 | 8.5 | 6-15 |
| DePaul | 1-10 | 9 | 10-12 |
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