Providence vs Butler score: Friars complete 19-point comeback

Providence overcame a 19-point deficit to defeat Butler on the road.

The atmosphere was nothing short of amazing at Hinkle Fieldhouse while the first-place Friars were on upset watch all afternoon. Ed Cooley’s squad was already shorthanded with the absence of graduate transfer Al Durham. He is out with a sports hernia, but despite an impressive showing from Butler, Providence was able to steal their fourth-straight Big East road win.

Nate Watson got involved early with four quick points to start the game, and from there it looked like it would be Providence’s game to lose. But the Bulldogs responded with a 13-0 run which forced the Friars to play catch up all game long. Butler was doing…