PC Beats Butler in Slugfest

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

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Providence College pulled out another miracle win.

The Friars ranked #1 in the Big East tournament beat #9 seeded Butler Bulldogs 65-61.

PC overcame turnovers and poor free-throw shooting and won the game in the final two minutes.

The Friars trailed by three with 120 left, but a Nate Watson layup brought the Friars to one 59-58.

With just 59 seconds left Justin Minaya had a huge block on Butler's Chuck Harris.

A three-pointer by Al Durham with 39 seconds left gave the Friars the lead 61-59.

Out of a timeout, Minaya had his third block of the game on Butler — a defensive gem that saved the Friars.

The Friars hit 5 0f their last 7 shots. Watson led the Friars with 26 points.