Watson's 24 points power Providence past Wisconsin, 63-58
MADISON, Wi. -- — Nate Watson worked inside for 24 points and Providence held off a late rally to beat Wisconsin, 63-58 for the Friars' third win of the season and first win on the road Monday night.
The game was part of the 2021 Gavitt Games, a Big East-versus-Big 10 tournament named for Dave Gavitt, the founder of the Big East Conference and former head coach at Providence.
The Friars built a 34-23 advantage at the break and held a 13-point lead after Noah Horchler scored at the basket to make it 55-42 with 6:13 to play.
The Badgers responded with an 8-0 run, but Al Durham hit a 3 with 1:45 to play to push the Friars' lead back to eight points, 58-50. Brad Davison got Wisconsin within four with a layup with 17 seconds remaining, but Al Durham and Alyn Breed each hit two free throws to preserve the win.
Durham finished with 13 points and Jared Bynum offset his 1-for-10 shooting night by grabbing nine rebounds and dishing seven assists for Providence (3-0).
Davison scored 25 points to lead Wisconsin (2-1). Tyler Wahl added 16 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Mike Roberts
- Tim Clougherty
- Bert Smith
2024-25 Big East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| DePaul | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Marquette | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Providence | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Xavier | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Creighton | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| UConn | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| St. John's | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Butler | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Georgetown | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Seton Hall | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Villanova | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
2024-25 Big Ten Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 0-0 | - | 6-0 |
| Iowa | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Oregon | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Penn State | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Indiana | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Rutgers | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Maryland | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Michigan | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Michigan State | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Minnesota | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Northwestern | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Ohio State | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Purdue | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| UCLA | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| USC | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Illinois | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Nebraska | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Washington | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
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