Providence had several opportunities to seize control against Villanova in a lively Dunkin Donuts Center, but cold shooting and untimely turnovers did them in, as Nova won 64-60. Nate Watson was Providence’s best offensive option, going for 18 points on 7-12 shooting, but the Friars shot 3-23 from beyond the 3-point arc and made just 7-30 from the field in the second half.
Here is some of the reaction from Twitter:
Coach Ed Cooley after today’s game against Villanova pic.twitter.com/e8WRhIwvWL
— PC Men’s Basketball (@PCFriarsmbb) January 25, 2020
Our crowd gave us every opportunity to be successful.