Cartwright responded by assisting on the Friars’ first field goal, scoring their second — and then he really started to heat up.
The sophomore by way of Compton, CA hit an 18 footer to snap a 20-20 tie, scored PC’s next basket with a 3 pointer to give PC a 24-23 lead, and continued his hot streak by making Providence’s next two field goals: both from beyond the arc.
When Cartwright was done he’d made four straight shots, all jumpers, and PC led 34-30 late in the first half. Cartwright finished the half with 13 points, rewarding Cooley for his decision to juggle his starting five.