42 Points From Bentil Not Enough, PC Falls to Marquette
Joe Calabro, GoLocalProv Sports Team
42 Points From Bentil Not Enough, PC Falls to Marquette
Providence is now 0-10 all-time playing at Marquette.
Double OT
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTWith the game tied at 83 in the second over time, Marquette went on a 9-2 run to take a 92-85 lead with 41 seconds to play.
The Friars stayed in the game due to the three-point shooting of Ben Bentil, but were unable to tie the game in the final seconds.
The Friars biggest lead in the over time periods was three, 76-73, with three minutes to play in the first over time.
After Marquette tied the game, Providence never saw the lead again.
Ben Bentil
Ben Bentil poured in a career high 42 points on 11 of 29 shooting from the field, including 6 of 13 from three-point land and 14 of 17 from the free throw line.
Bentil is the first friar to score at least 40 points in a Big East game since MarShon Brooks.
For good measure, Bentil also grabbed 12 rebounds.
Late Lead
Kris Dunn hit a three and then one of two free throws to give Providence a 72-70 lead with 33 seconds to play in regulation.
But Marquette would get it right back on the next possession as Traci Carter got himself a layup to tie the game.
The Friars had a last possession but turned the ball over, sending the game to over time after a Marquette half court heave just missed with 2 seconds left.
Marquette led by as much as nine, 60-51, in the second half, after the Friars led by as much as seven, 44-37, in the opening minutes.
Next up
The Friars return to action on Saturday when they host Georgetown. Tip off is set for noon time.
At half time, PC will honor their 2016 Hall of Fame class, including PC basketball alum Ryan Gomes.
5 Takeaways From PC's 96-91 Loss to Marquette
Points in the Paint
The Friars were dominated in the paint, losing the battle 46-30.
However, when they did get there, they were effective by passing the ball to the free throw line and then passing it to a cutter under the basket. They must have run that play at least 6 of 7 times in the game it seemed like and it worked almost every time.
Kris Dunn
Kris Dunn finished the game with 17 points on 5 of 9 shooting from the field and 6 of 8 from the free throw line.
Dunn also had 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 turnovers in the game.
However, he fouled out mid way through the first over time after playing with 4 fouls for a good portion of the second half.
Of his five fouls, at least 2 of them come to mind as bad fouls.
Dunn picked up his second foul at the end of the first half and picked up his third foul in the opening minutes of the second half.
Dunn picks up fouls cause of his aggressiveness in going for steals, however, him staying on the floor is much more important than any steal he could potentially come up with.
2nd Chance Points
Jalen Lindsey led Providence with four offensive rebounds in the game but PC got beat 19-15 on the offensive glass.
Marquette's 19 offensive rebounds led to 23 second chance points, while PC was only able to convert their 15 offensive rebounds into 12 points.
The Friars got out rebounded 49-46 overall.
Danger Time
The Friars are in the midst of a dangerous stretch in their season that started off looking very promising.
PC has now dropped thee straight games and four of their last five. PC has dropped to sixth in the Big East standings. Believe it or not, the Big East tournament is less than a month away.
Providence returns to action on Saturday when they host Georgetown, a team they are now behind in the standings.
Ben Bentil
Ben Bentil poured in a career high 42 points on 11 of 29 shooting from the field, including 6 of 13 from three-point land and 14 of 17 from the free throw line, all on a gimpy ankle.
Bentil is the first friar to score at least 40 points in a game since MarShon Brooks.
For good measure, Bentil also grabbed 12 rebounds.
The only concern is how will his ankle hold up after playing 48 minutes in the game.
