Duke scores 22 to lift Providence over Butler 71-55
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- — David Duke had 22 points and 13 rebounds as Providence got past Butler 71-55 on Wednesday.
Duke made 9 of 11 shots and had eight assists.
Nate Watson had 18 points for Providence (7-3, 3-1 Big East Conference), which earned its fourth straight home victory. A.J. Reeves and Jared Bynum each had 12 points.
Jair Bolden had 15 points for the Bulldogs (2-4, 1-2). Bryce Nze and Chuck Harris had 10 points apiece.
The Friars leveled the season series against the Bulldogs. Butler defeated Providence 70-64 last Wednesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jeff Clark
- Brian O'Connell
- Jeff Anderson
2023-24 Big East Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
UConn | 18-2 | - | 37-3 |
Marquette | 14-6 | 4 | 27-10 |
Creighton | 14-6 | 4 | 25-10 |
Seton Hall | 13-7 | 5 | 25-12 |
St. John's | 11-9 | 7 | 20-13 |
Providence | 10-10 | 8 | 21-14 |
Villanova | 10-10 | 8 | 18-16 |
Butler | 9-11 | 9 | 18-15 |
Xavier | 9-11 | 9 | 16-18 |
Georgetown | 2-18 | 16 | 9-23 |
DePaul | 0-20 | 18 | 3-29 |