PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Men's basketball trailed by as many as 15 points and came within one point in the final minute of regulation before falling to Providence on Wednesday night, 80-74 at the Dunkin Donuts Center. led all scorers with 25 points, going a perfect 7-7 from the line. Freshman added 13 points for Xavier in 34 minutes of play while contributed 11 points on 3-5 shooting from beyond the arc.
The Musketeers fall to 8-9 in BIG EAST action and 19-11 overall.
- After controlling the tip, Providence jumped out to an early 5-0 lead to open the game.