Providence and Memphis waged war in a rock fight on Friday night in Florida, and in the end, the Friars emerged victorious from the battle of attrition with a 58-49 victory.
Rodney Bullock, who led all Friars scorers with 18 points, delivered the proverbial dagger with 57 seconds remaining after making a jumper plus a free throw. Bullock finished shooting 7-of-13 from the field and 3-for-3 from the free throw line, and added three boards, three assists and a steal with no turnovers.
Emmitt Holt and Kyron Cartwright joined Bullock in double figures with 16 and 12 points respectively.