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Live updates: Xavier basketball falls in thriller to Providence

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Xavier Musketeers are in search of a third straight win Wednesday night when they visit the Providence Friars at the Dunkin' Donuts Center and they'll be without starter Paul Scruggs, who won't play because of a leg injury and is listed as day-to-day going forward.

Providence has won four straight games and both teams are still battling for NCAA Tournament berths.

Providence senior star Alpha Diallo has been listed as a game-time decision after scratching his eye last time out against Villanova, according to Kevin McNamara of the Providence Journal.

The action starts at 6:30 p.