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Butler vs. Providence: Beyond the box score

Butler’s men’s basketball team huddles up. The Bulldogs are now 3-4 in Big East play. Collegian file photo.

JOSHUA DOERING | ASST. SPORTS EDITOR | jdoering@butler.edu

The Butler men’s basketball team failed to build off its win over Marquette, falling on the road to Providence. Winning any road Big East game is a massive challenge and the Bulldogs came close to doing just that. However, there were warning signs on both ends of the floor that need to be addressed. Here are three takeaways.

1. Butler played a great first half on defense and then fell apart.