Providence Friars vs South Carolina Gamecocks
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 32 | 67 | |
PROV | 27 | 49 | 76 |
Providence beats S. Carolina in Tip-Off tourney
UNCASVILLE, Conn. -- David Duke scored 20 points to rally Providence to a 76-65 win over South Carolina and into the finals of the Air Force Reserve Tip-Off tournament on Saturday.
Alpha Diallo added 17 points, nine rebounds and seven assists for the Friars (3-1).
Hassani Gravett scored 14 points to lead four players in double figures for South Carolina (2-2).
The Gamecocks led 35-27 at halftime and by nine points early in the second half. But A.J. Reeves scored eight of his 10 points during a 10-0 Friars' run that put Providence on top 44-43.
The teams went back and forth before three straight dunks gave the Friars a 54-49 lead. Consecutive 3-pointers from Duke and Isaiah Jackson made it 65-54, and brought the raucous pro-Providence crowd to its feet.
Providence will play Michigan on Sunday for the tournament title. South Carolina with face George Washington in the consolation game.
Game Information
Uncasville, CT
Referee:Chuck Jones
Referee:Robert Riley
Referee:Bo Boroski
2025-26 Standings
| Big East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UConn | 6-0 | - | 16-1 |
| Creighton | 4-1 | 1.5 | 10-6 |
| Seton Hall | 3-1 | 2 | 13-2 |
| Villanova | 3-1 | 2 | 12-3 |
| St. John's | 3-1 | 2 | 10-5 |
| DePaul | 2-4 | 4 | 10-7 |
| Georgetown | 1-3 | 4 | 9-6 |
| Providence | 1-3 | 4 | 8-7 |
| Butler | 1-4 | 4.5 | 10-6 |
| Xavier | 1-4 | 4.5 | 9-7 |
| Marquette | 1-4 | 4.5 | 6-10 |
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