1 | 2 | T | |
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SJU | 26 | 33 | 59 |
PROV | 34 | 44 | 78 |
Watson scores 21 to lead Providence past St. John's 78-59
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Nate Watson tied his career high with 21 points as Providence topped St. John's 78-59 on Wednesday night.
Alpha Diallo had 16 points and 11 rebounds for Providence (15-12, 5-9 Big East Conference). Isaiah Jackson added 11 points and nine rebounds. Maliek White had 11 points for the home team.
LJ Figueroa had 16 points for the Red Storm (19-8, 7-7). Justin Simon added 10 points. Marcellus Earlington had 10 points.
The Friars improve to 2-0 against the Red Storm on the season. Providence defeated St. John's 70-56 on Feb. 9. Providence takes on Marquette at home on Saturday. St. John's faces Seton Hall at home on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Mike Roberts
- Brent Hampton
- Kipp Kissinger
2024-25 Big East Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Butler | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
DePaul | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Marquette | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Providence | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Seton Hall | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
St. John's | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Villanova | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Xavier | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Creighton | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
Georgetown | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
UConn | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |