#10 PC Holds on For Road Win at Georgetown
Joe Calabro, GoLocalProv Sports Team
#10 PC Holds on For Road Win at Georgetown
Holding on
After leading by as much as 12 points early in the second half, the Friars saw their lead cut to one, 44-43, with 13:33 to play in the game.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTOver the next four minutes or so, Providence went on a 9-2 run to go up 53-45 with 9:48 to go, capping it off with a Kris Dunn jump shot.
Again, Georgetown would battle back, getting within three, 57-54, with 4:17 left to play, before Providence would again increase the lead.
From that point, PC would go on a 9-5 run to go up 66-59 with one minute to play.
However, the Hoyas would get within three again, 67-64, with 27 seconds to play but Ben Bentil would go on to hit six consecutive free throws to seal the road win.
The Friars led 38-28 at the half.
The Leaders
The Friars were led by Kris Dunn and Ben Bentil who each scored 26 points in the game, totaling 52 of the team's 73 points.
Dunn's points came on 8 of 16 shooting from the field and 8 of 10 from the free throw line.
Bentil's points came on 8 of 13 shooting from the field and 9 of 10 from the free throw line.
Next up
The Friars return to action on Tuesday, February 2 when they visit Depaul. Tip off is set for 9 p.m.
5 Takeaways From PC's 73-69 Win at Georgetown
Rodney Bullock
Rodney Bullock had his best game of conference play, looking like the third scorer that the Friars are going to need .
Bullock netted 10 points on 2 of 7 shooting from the field and 6 of 9 from the free throw line, while grabbing 14 rebounds, 11 of them coming on the defensive end.
The Friars are hoping to get more games like this out of Bullock down the stretch as opponents focus in on Dunn and Bentil.
2nd Chance Points
Led by Ben Bentil and Rodney Bullock with 3 each, the Friars grabbed 13 offensive rebounds in the game and turned it into 13 points.
Georgetown grabbed 9 offensive rebounds and turned it into 9 points.
Kris Dunn
Kris Dunn eclipsed the 1,000 point milestone in the first half of the game on his way to a 26 point night on 8 of 17 shooting from the field and 8 of 10 from the free throw line.
Dunn also recorded 4 steals, grabbed 3 rebounds and dished out 2 assists.
Dunn only had 2 turnovers in the game.
Ben Bentil
Ben Bentil continues his tremendous season, pouring in 26 points on 8 of 12 shooting from the field and 9 of 10 from the free throw line.
Bentil hit six consecutive free throws to seal the win for Providence.
Bentil also grabbed 9 rebounds and had 2 steals in the game.
Road Warriors
The Friars win another road game and are now 6-0 on the road this season, including 4-0 in the Big East.
PC has road wins over URI, UMass, #9 Butler, Creighton, #4 Villanova and now Georgetown, an impressive list.
It does seem backwards. Usually young teams, and PC is a relatively young team, struggle to win in hostile environments but play really well at home.
This team, wins on the road despite the environment but struggles at home.
Whatever it is they are doing, these road wins are keeping the season alive.
