A seven-game Saturday schedule includes rivalry games and quality intersectional matchups.
The rivalry games started on Friday when Providence and Rhode Island met for the 130th time. URI pulled away late in the second half and won 75-61. Alpha Diallo led PC (5-5) with 13 points. David Duke added 12 points and six rebounds.
Going into Saturday, BIG EAST teams have a combined record of 66-19 (.776).
At noon ET, Butler puts its undefeated mark on the line when it hosts Florida on FOX. The 8-0 Bulldogs have won 55 in a row at Hinkle Fieldhouse against non-conference foes, the longest streak in the nation.