NEW YORK – Providence forward Ben Bentil has been named BIG EAST Player of the Week and Marquette forward Henry Ellenson has been tabbed BIG EAST Freshman of the Week. Bentil led the Friars to a pair of wins against ranked opponents, including an 82-76 overtime victory at fourth-ranked Villanova. Ellenson helped the Golden Eagles to a win at St. John's by scoring 18 points, grabbing 14 rebounds and blocking four shots.
BIG EAST Player of the Week
Ben Bentil, Providence, F, So.
Bentil led Providence to a pair of victories against ranked BIG EAST teams, while averaging 25.