A rematch of a game decided by just six points a week ago, a meeting of two NCAA Tournament contenders, and a matchup of sophomore stars highlight Wednesday’s action in the BIG EAST.
The first game of the day encapsulates the significance of the league’s double round robin schedule. Just a week ago, Providence entered Hinkle Fieldhouse riding a three-game winning streak, meeting a young Butler team that was without its leader, senior point guard Aaron Thompson.
But, the Bulldogs’ freshman class impressed, with JaKobe Coles, Chuck Harris, Myles Tate and Myles Wilmoth combining for 38 points in a 70-64 victory over the Friars.