Cincinnati.com · Mar 5, 2020
Live updates: Xavier basketball trails Providence at halftime
Xavier Musketeers forward Tyrique Jones (4) spins toward the basket as Providence Friars center Nate Watson (0) defends in the second half during a college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at Cintas Center in Cincinnati. Xavier won 64-58.PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Xavier Musketeers are in search of a third straight win Wednesday night when they visit the Providence Friars at the Dunkin' Donuts Center and they'll be without starter Paul Scruggs, who won't play because of a leg injury and is listed as day-to-day going forward.
Providence has won four straight games and both teams are still battling for NCAA Tournament berths.