Butler Bulldogs @ Providence Friars
| 1 | 2 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BUT | 34 | 39 | 14 | 87 |
PROV | 32 | 41 | 24 | 97 |
Sellers, Providence defeat Butler 97-87 in double overtime
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- — Jaylin Sellers scored eight of his 36 points in double overtime and Providence beat Butler 97-87 on Wednesday night.
Sellers also had six rebounds and three steals for the Friars (10-13, 3-9 Big East Conference). Stefan Vaaks scored 20 points while shooting 4 for 15 (2 for 11 from 3-point range) and 10 of 12 from the free-throw line. Ryan Mela finished 6 of 10 from the field to finish with 14 points, while adding 10 rebounds.
The Bulldogs (13-10, 4-8) were led by Finley Bizjack, who recorded 30 points and five assists. Michael Ajayi added 20 points and 12 rebounds.
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Game Information
Providence, RI
Referee:Kipp Kissinger
Referee:Paul Szelc
Referee:Clarence Armstrong
2025-26 Standings
| Big East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UConn | 17-2 | - | 27-3 |
| St. John's | 16-2 | 0.5 | 23-6 |
| Villanova | 13-5 | 3.5 | 22-7 |
| Seton Hall | 9-9 | 7.5 | 19-10 |
| Creighton | 8-11 | 9 | 14-16 |
| DePaul | 7-10 | 9 | 15-13 |
| Providence | 7-11 | 9.5 | 14-15 |
| Butler | 6-12 | 10.5 | 15-14 |
| Xavier | 6-12 | 10.5 | 14-15 |
| Marquette | 5-12 | 11 | 10-18 |
| Georgetown | 5-13 | 11.5 | 13-16 |
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