Providence Friars @ Wisconsin Badgers
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
PROV | 34 | 29 | 63 |
WIS | 23 | 35 | 58 |
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
Madison, WI
Referee:Mike Roberts
Referee:Tim Clougherty
Referee:Bert Smith
2025-26 Standings
| Big East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UConn | 11-0 | - | 21-1 |
| St. John's | 9-1 | 1.5 | 16-5 |
| Villanova | 7-3 | 3.5 | 16-5 |
| Seton Hall | 6-5 | 5 | 16-6 |
| Creighton | 6-5 | 5 | 12-10 |
| Butler | 4-7 | 7 | 13-9 |
| Xavier | 4-7 | 7 | 12-10 |
| Georgetown | 4-7 | 7 | 12-10 |
| DePaul | 4-7 | 7 | 12-10 |
| Marquette | 3-9 | 8.5 | 8-15 |
| Providence | 2-9 | 9 | 9-13 |
| Big Ten Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 10-1 | - | 20-1 |
| Nebraska | 9-1 | 0.5 | 20-1 |
| Illinois | 9-1 | 0.5 | 18-3 |
| Michigan State | 9-2 | 1 | 19-3 |
| Purdue | 8-3 | 2 | 18-4 |
| Wisconsin | 8-3 | 2 | 16-6 |
| UCLA | 7-4 | 3 | 15-7 |
| Iowa | 5-4 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Indiana | 6-5 | 4 | 15-7 |
| Ohio State | 6-5 | 4 | 14-7 |
| USC | 5-6 | 5 | 16-6 |
| Washington | 4-7 | 6 | 12-10 |
| Minnesota | 3-7 | 6.5 | 10-11 |
| Northwestern | 2-9 | 8 | 10-12 |
| Rutgers | 2-9 | 8 | 9-13 |
| Oregon | 1-9 | 8.5 | 8-13 |
| Maryland | 1-9 | 8.5 | 8-13 |
| Penn State | 0-10 | 9.5 | 9-12 |
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