PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- One of the most anticipated home games in the history of Providence basketball wound up being yet another homecourt letdown this season for the 10th-ranked Friars.
No. 7 Xavier came into town on Tuesday night and decidely defeated PC, winning 75-68 and improving to 18-2 in the process. This was the first time Providence ever hosted a game wherein both teams were ranked in the top 10. The Dunkin Donuts Center was absolutely blasting in pregame and even a few minutes into the much-anticipated matchup. It was a great vibe and setup for the Big East.