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PC 81, Butler 73: Friars rebound with strong second half for big road win

  • Butler's Roosevelt Jones (21) has his shot blocked by Providence's Rodney Bullock (5) during the first half of Thursday's game.



  • INDIANAPOLIS – Now that was a marquee win.
    Down by 11 points at the half amid a wave of foul woes, the Providence Friars regrouped and stunned a sold out Hinkle Fieldhouse with a dominant second half for a 81-73 victory over ninth ranked Butler.
    Rodney Bullock led the Friars with his best game yet as he put up 25 points and 10 rebounds in his first taste of Big East action.