Providence defeated #18 Butler on Tuesday night behind 20 points from Ben Bentil, 16 out of Rodney Bullock, and a big time first half lift from Kyron Cartwright, who was inserted into the starting lineup and responded with 13 first half points.
As has been customary this season, there was plenty of buzz on Twitter, as the Friars improved to 16-3 on the season.
Providence hangs on to hand Butler it’s 4th-straight loss to a ranked team. pic.twitter.com/905ZdnnM2t
— ESPN College BBall (@ESPNCBB) January 20, 2016
No 16 Providence defeats No 18 Butler, 71-68.